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L780 HRJ

1994 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,834 mi
Last recorded166,834 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL780 HRJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 166,834 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 163,951 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 163,949 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 161,074 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 157,514 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 157,514 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 153,032 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 153,032 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 139,147 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 126,850 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 126,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake efficiency low @ 17% ( 16% min.pass)

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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L780 HRJ is a 1994 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L780 HRJ, 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 L780 HRJ registered?

L780 HRJ is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 15 March 1994.

Is L780 HRJ safe to buy?

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