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L598 VLP

1994 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,418 mi
Last recorded179,418 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL598 VLP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 179,418 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 175,312 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 175,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 172,303 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 168,576 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 166,972 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2005 165,878 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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L598 VLP is a 1994 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L598 VLP, 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 L598 VLP registered?

L598 VLP is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L598 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L598 VLP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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