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J845 HGW

1992 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,745 mi
Last recorded103,745 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ845 HGW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 103,745 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 103,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 101,425 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 98,632 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2021 97,341 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 93,548 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 92,410 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 92,410 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 88,605 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 88,033 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,858 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,639 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,280 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust outer skin starting to deteriorate.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 80,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear both tyres slightly deteriorated

screen cracked behind interior mirror

Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,050 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2010 74,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/rear seat belt not tested ,child seat fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,595 miles

o/s/rear seat belt not tested ,child seat fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2009 69,764 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 65,654 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 63,458 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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J845 HGW is a 1992 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1992 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 138,875 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J845 HGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J845 HGW registered?

J845 HGW is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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