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L343 VRV

1994 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,022 mi
Last recorded167,022 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL343 VRV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 167,022 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 164,217 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 164,217 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 160,595 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 159,269 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

nsf track rod end slight play

osr brake pipe corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2009 159,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

nsf track rod end slight play

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2007 156,281 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 151,972 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 127,423 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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L343 VRV is a 1994 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 131,391 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 L343 VRV, 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 32 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 L343 VRV registered?

L343 VRV is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L343 VRV safe to buy?

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