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M25 DBY

1997 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,589 mi
Last recorded131,589 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 DBY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2008 131,589 miles

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

n/s/f inner tie rod bush split, n/s/f brake hose

Pass 16 Dec 2008 131,589 miles

n/s/f inner tie rod bush split, n/s/f brake hose

Pass 14 Sep 2007 121,831 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 121,559 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 113,741 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 113,741 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M25 DBY is a 1997 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M25 DBY, 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 29 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M25 DBY registered?

M25 DBY is a 1997 BMW 730, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is M25 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M25 DBY shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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