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M29 YUA

1995 BMW 730

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

177,558 mi
Last recorded177,558 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 YUA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 177,558 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 172,804 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 165,998 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr osr (1.1.11 (c))

underbody covered with underseal

Pass 16 Oct 2021 162,254 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear and rear chassis corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 157,550 miles

Rear axle + under body slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 152,040 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 143,790 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 136,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2017 126,583 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 115,674 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 107,087 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 107,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 98,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front & rear suspension is corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2014 98,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all front to rear suspeion

front & rear suspension is corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,924 miles

advise brake pipes greaesd

Pass 3 Apr 2012 91,304 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 91,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 89,665 miles

advise brake pipes poor condition and greased

advise fuel tank poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2010 88,244 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 86,687 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 86,660 miles

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

ADVISE BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES GREASED

ADVISE MAIN BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 84,688 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 82,930 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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M29 YUA is a 1995 BMW 730 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M29 YUA, 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 M29 YUA registered?

M29 YUA is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M29 YUA safe to buy?

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