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L840 RGW

1994 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,085 mi
Last recorded103,085 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL840 RGW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 103,085 miles

Front Steering rack inner joints slight play

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 87,617 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,270 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,849 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 58,804 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 52,452 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres are perished and cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,452 miles

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

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

Rear tyres are perished and cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,722 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,034 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 48,034 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 47,587 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 47,053 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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L840 RGW is a 1994 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L840 RGW, 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 L840 RGW registered?

L840 RGW is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 21 February 1994.

Is L840 RGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L840 RGW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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