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M344 SKE

1995 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

180,245 mi
Last recorded180,245 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM344 SKE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 180,245 miles

o/s/f tyre tread depth getting low on edges

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 179,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 6 Mar 2013 171,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel lines corroded.

N/s/r suspension coil spring rubbing against vehcile body.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 171,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel lines corroded.

N/s/r suspension coil spring rubbing against vehcile body.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 165,873 miles

n/s/r top rear suspension boomerang arm ball joint has some play (Advise attention)

o/s/r top rear suspension boomerang arm has some play in ball joint (Advise attention)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 165,857 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

n/s/r top rear suspension boomerang arm ball joint has some play (Advise attention)

o/s/r top rear suspension boomerang arm has some play in ball joint (Advise attention)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 163,577 miles

N/s inner steering idler worn,-------ADVISE ATTENTION.

O/s wiper blade-------- split.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 163,577 miles

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

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

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

N/s inner steering idler worn,-------ADVISE ATTENTION.

O/s wiper blade-------- split.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 160,976 miles

Both rear upper (rear) suspension arm outer ball joints have fair amount of play.

Front brake discs worn and pads starting to get low.

Fuel pipe corroded into fuel filter.

N/s/f underbody protective tray damaged and loose.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s/f tyre tread depth starting to get low.

O/s/r tyre tread depth low.

Play in n/s/f steering idler.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 160,948 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/s/r tyre tread depth low.

Both rear upper (rear) suspension arm outer ball joints have fair amount of play.

Front brake discs worn and pads starting to get low.

Fuel pipe corroded into fuel filter.

N/s/f underbody protective tray damaged and loose.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s/f tyre tread depth starting to get low.

Play in n/s/f steering idler.

Rear brake pads starting to get low.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 155,689 miles

N/s/f tyre tread depth low.

N/s/r tyre tread depth low.

O/s/f tyre tread depth starting to get low.

Play in both upper rear suspension arm outer ball joints.

Steering idler has play.

Fail 20 Feb 2009 155,689 miles

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

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

N/s/f tyre tread depth low.

N/s/r tyre tread depth low.

O/s/f tyre tread depth starting to get low.

Play in both upper rear suspension arm outer ball joints.

Steering idler has play.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 146,964 miles

o/s/r bannana arm has slight play

Fail 15 Feb 2008 146,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r bannana arm has slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2007 135,683 miles

o/s/r top banana arm has slight play

Fail 7 Feb 2007 135,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r top banana ball joint has slight play

o/s/r tyre very near to legal limit

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Feb 2006 125,108 miles

Both rear tyres have a low tread depth.

Slight play in o/s/r upper (rear) suspension arm ball joint.

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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M344 SKE is a 1995 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M344 SKE, 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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M344 SKE is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 13 March 1995.

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