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L730 VGF

1994 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,033 mi
Last recorded163,033 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL730 VGF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 163,033 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 163,033 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 146,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 146,349 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 137,050 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 137,046 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s exhaust rubber perished

o/s/f drop link upper balljoint dustcover split

Pass 18 Mar 2008 130,076 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 130,076 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 119,505 miles

O/S outer headlamp glass broken.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 109,700 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 109,700 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L730 VGF is a 1994 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L730 VGF, 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 L730 VGF registered?

L730 VGF is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is L730 VGF safe to buy?

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