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L891 OGY

1994 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,385 mi
Last recorded135,385 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL891 OGY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 135,385 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 130,522 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 130,522 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 125,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2009 123,175 miles

Oil leak

gearbox leak

Fail 25 Aug 2009 123,175 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

gearbox leak

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2008 119,395 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 119,394 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 115,733 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to l/h/f wheel arch

Fail 25 Jun 2007 115,732 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to l/h/f wheel arch

unable to test l/h/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2006 112,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all markings worn away on outside of l/h front and rear tyres

minor cuts in front and rear r/h tyres

oil leak

rear tyres 3mm

slight damage to l/h/f wheel arch

slight uneven wear on r/h/r tyre inner tread band

Fail 6 Jun 2006 112,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all markings worn away on outside of l/h front and rear tyres

minor cuts in front and rear r/h tyres

oil leak

rear tyres 3mm

slight uneven wear on r/h/r tyre inner tread band

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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L891 OGY is a 1994 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 L891 OGY, 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 L891 OGY registered?

L891 OGY is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L891 OGY safe to buy?

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