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M135 BMB

1995 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

245,858 mi
Last recorded245,858 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM135 BMB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 245,858 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 239,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30 cm of a mounting but not seriously affecting overall security sill both side

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2022 232,689 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2022 232,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2021 226,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 226,422 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 222,292 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 217,021 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 209,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 204,164 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2017 203,903 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 194,008 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 186,006 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 177,812 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2014 177,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2013 170,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 164,799 miles

propshaft rubber starting to split

Fail 16 Jul 2012 164,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

propshaft rubber starting to split

Pass 25 Jul 2011 158,673 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 158,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 151,780 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 146,703 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 142,123 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 142,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 136,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 129,089 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 129,087 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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M135 BMB is a 1995 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 M135 BMB, 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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M135 BMB is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 4 January 1995.

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