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J847 SPB

1991 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,265 mi
Last recorded72,265 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ847 SPB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 72,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2025 72,265 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2022 72,248 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 71,319 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 70,400 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 67,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,407 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,675 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 61,675 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,558 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2015 61,558 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 59,790 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,023 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,573 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2012 54,572 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,227 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,649 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,743 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,476 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2008 47,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,711 miles

blow on rear ex/box

Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,006 miles

advise both rear subframe bushes starting to split

advise slight knock on steering

Pass 13 Sep 2005 41,556 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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J847 SPB is a 1991 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1991 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 137,710 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 J847 SPB, 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 35 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 J847 SPB registered?

J847 SPB is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J847 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J847 SPB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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