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M129 TBL

1995 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,432 mi
Last recorded117,432 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM129 TBL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 117,432 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 117,311 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 116,992 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 116,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 115,359 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 115,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 110,025 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 110,025 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2005 106,955 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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M129 TBL is a 1995 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 124,897 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 M129 TBL, 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 31 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M129 TBL registered?

M129 TBL is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 11 May 1995.

Is M129 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M129 TBL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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