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L697 THC

1994 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

127,165 mi
Last recorded127,165 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2006
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL697 THC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2006 127,165 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 127,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 126,226 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside parking brake effort slightly low

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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L697 THC is a 1994 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L697 THC, 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.

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What year was L697 THC registered?

L697 THC is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L697 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L697 THC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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