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J964 PTF

1991 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,411 mi
Last recorded71,411 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ964 PTF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,411 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2008 71,410 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2007 69,381 miles

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

steel fuel pipes coroded

Fail 7 Aug 2007 69,380 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

steel fuel pipes coroded

Pass 17 Jul 2006 65,946 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 64,174 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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J964 PTF is a 1991 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J964 PTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J964 PTF registered?

J964 PTF is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J964 PTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J964 PTF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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