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J866 HMR

1991 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

208,820 mi
Last recorded208,820 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ866 HMR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 208,820 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 207,448 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all seat belts fraying

nearside drag link arm has slight plat

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2011 207,423 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside drag link arm slight play / nearside front tyre cut in outer wall not showing cords

Pass 21 Oct 2010 207,251 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 207,226 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside front idle arm bushe

Pass 21 Oct 2008 206,814 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight corrosion nearside and offside outersills within prescribed areas

Pass 19 Oct 2007 205,711 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front drag link has slight play

nearside outer door sill start off corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2006 201,599 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to check offside and nearside seals due to plastics covers

Fail 25 Sep 2006 201,599 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to check offside and nearside seals due to plastic covers

Pass 11 Oct 2005 199,007 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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J866 HMR is a 1991 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J866 HMR, 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.

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J866 HMR is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 1991.

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