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J931 EMX

1991 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

196,351 mi
Last recorded196,351 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ931 EMX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 196,351 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 196,351 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 190,839 miles

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

both outer sills fitted with covers making inspection difficult

exhaust starting to corrode

slight crack on windscreen

Fail 14 Jul 2011 190,839 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both outer sills fitted with covers making inspection difficult

exhaust starting to corrode

slight crack on windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2010 185,710 miles

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

crack in windowscreen on n/s

Fail 25 Jun 2010 185,710 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

crack in windowscreen on n/s

Pass 4 Aug 2009 181,099 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 181,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 173,690 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 173,690 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 167,528 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 163,883 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 163,883 miles

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

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

advise fule tank strape corroded. fule pipes also slightly corroded

advise oil leak from diff also from gear box and sump

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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J931 EMX is a 1991 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J931 EMX, 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 J931 EMX registered?

J931 EMX is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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