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M242 SMO

1995 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,760 mi
Last recorded97,760 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 SMO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 97,760 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 97,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 95,914 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 95,914 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 91,295 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 81,248 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 75,537 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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M242 SMO is a 1995 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M242 SMO, 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 M242 SMO registered?

M242 SMO is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 5 June 1995.

Is M242 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M242 SMO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M242 SMO have outstanding finance?

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