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M211 XVX

1995 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,457 mi
Last recorded169,457 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM211 XVX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 169,457 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 198,346 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 168,346 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 166,778 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 166,777 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 169,297 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 165,297 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 161,628 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 161,628 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 158,321 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 158,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 156,444 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 148,217 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 140,533 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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M211 XVX is a 1995 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M211 XVX, 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 M211 XVX registered?

M211 XVX is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M211 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M211 XVX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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