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J8 BRM

1991 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,654 mi
Last recorded113,654 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 BRM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 113,654 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 25 Jun 2021 113,654 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2020 113,523 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 16 Jun 2020 113,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2019 112,698 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 112,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,361 miles

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

Nearside Front windscreen washer inoperative

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fuel pipe badly corroded (just acceptable)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 112,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front windscreen washer inoperative

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fuel pipe badly corroded (just acceptable)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 111,831 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 107,891 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 105,815 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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J8 BRM is a 1991 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J8 BRM, 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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What year was J8 BRM registered?

J8 BRM is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J8 BRM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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