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L798 MCJ

1994 BMW 730

Green Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

297,013 mi
Last recorded297,013 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL798 MCJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 297,013 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 288,860 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 287,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 287,020 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 259,235 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 259,204 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 228,339 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 228,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 223,416 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 223,408 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2005 223,397 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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L798 MCJ is a 1994 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc lpg 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 L798 MCJ, 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 L798 MCJ registered?

L798 MCJ is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 24 January 1994.

Is L798 MCJ safe to buy?

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