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J86 TGM

1991 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

211,881 mi
Last recorded211,881 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ86 TGM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 211,881 miles

CONDITION OF REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER FACE

FRONT MEMBER CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTURAL

OIL LEAK

Fail 1 Jul 2024 211,879 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated N/S FLOOR CORRODED NEAR SEAT/BELT MOUNTING (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CONDITION OF REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER FACE

FRONT MEMBER CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTURAL

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

OIL LEAK

Fail 11 Jun 2024 211,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

evidense of vehicle standing

Pass 6 Dec 2021 210,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 210,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear differential leak

Fail 17 Nov 2020 210,303 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear differential leak

Pass 4 Nov 2019 208,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear diff leak

Pass 12 Nov 2018 208,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

def leak

Pass 6 Nov 2017 205,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

rear deaf leak

Pass 7 Nov 2016 201,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

deaf leak

Pass 30 Oct 2015 191,509 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDE (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 186,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 182,236 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 176,201 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhasut slightly deteroireted

Pass 16 Nov 2011 167,562 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 158,835 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 148,448 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 137,175 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 123,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 115,448 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 115,448 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 TGM is a 1991 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J86 TGM, 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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J86 TGM is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 22 November 1991.

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