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J888 AAF

1992 BMW 730

Beige Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,048 mi
Last recorded119,048 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2006
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 AAF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2006 119,048 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front fog light broken

offside rear brake pads sensor broken

offside rear light unit cracked

suspect bad repair to both front floor pans

Fail 20 Sep 2006 119,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside front fog light broken

offside rear brake pad warning sensor broken

offside rear light unit broken

Pass 8 Feb 2006 101,607 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 101,579 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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J888 AAF is a 1992 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J888 AAF, 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 J888 AAF registered?

J888 AAF is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 15 June 1992.

Is J888 AAF safe to buy?

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