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L357 GNY

1994 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,205 mi
Last recorded237,205 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 GNY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2007 237,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 237,205 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 236,884 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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L357 GNY is a 1994 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L357 GNY, 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 L357 GNY registered?

L357 GNY is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L357 GNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L357 GNY shows 3 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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