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J985 JGU

1991 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,487 mi
Last recorded68,487 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ985 JGU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 68,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 65,096 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front ball joint dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 61,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 61,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 57,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer pitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 55,949 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,612 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 47,651 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,483 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 36,083 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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J985 JGU is a 1991 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J985 JGU, 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 J985 JGU registered?

J985 JGU is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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