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L855 YCV

1994 BMW 730

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,729 mi
Last recorded118,729 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL855 YCV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 118,729 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 118,729 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Pass 12 Aug 2009 115,627 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 115,627 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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L855 YCV is a 1994 BMW 730 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L855 YCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L855 YCV registered?

L855 YCV is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L855 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L855 YCV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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