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L874 SGU

1994 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

228,446 mi
Last recorded228,446 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL874 SGU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 228,446 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside headlight broken

Pass 7 Apr 2014 219,475 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 212,291 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside headlight glass broken

Fail 15 Apr 2013 212,288 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside headlight glass broken

Pass 23 Apr 2012 208,651 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 202,301 miles

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 9 Apr 2010 197,351 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 197,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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 6 Apr 2009 189,018 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 182,457 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 182,384 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 176,277 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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L874 SGU is a 1994 BMW 730 in Silver 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 L874 SGU, 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 L874 SGU registered?

L874 SGU is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L874 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L874 SGU 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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