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M204 GDS

1995 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,604 mi
Last recorded108,604 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM204 GDS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2010 108,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 108,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2008 105,607 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2008 105,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 101,132 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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M204 GDS is a 1995 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M204 GDS, 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 M204 GDS registered?

M204 GDS is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M204 GDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M204 GDS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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