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J86 JMR

1992 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

688,731 mi
Last recorded688,731 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ86 JMR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 688,731 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2026 68,730 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 68,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 68,674 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 68,673 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 68,632 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 68,445 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 68,445 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 68,125 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,900 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 66,812 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, jacking point area rusted and holed, recommend welding repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 66,807 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, jacking point area rusted and holed, recommend welding repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,293 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 63,611 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,688 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,281 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,026 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes starting to get rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,610 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,109 miles

fuel pipes getting rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,583 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,991 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 53,991 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 52,148 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 48,166 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

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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J86 JMR is a 1992 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J86 JMR, 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.

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What year was J86 JMR registered?

J86 JMR is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 8 May 1992.

Is J86 JMR safe to buy?

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