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M37 BBV

1995 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,976 mi
Last recorded110,976 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM37 BBV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 110,976 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 108,185 miles

Air Bag Light Is On.

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

Metal Fuel Pipe At O/S Front To O/S Rear Slightly Corroded (Underneath Vehicle).

Metal Fuel Pipe At O/S/F Slightly Corroded (Underneath Vehicle).

Various Engine Oil Leaks (Leaking On To Exhaust System).

Fail 30 Nov 2009 108,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Air Bag Light Is On.

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

Metal Fuel Pipe At O/S Front To O/S Rear Slightly Corroded (Underneath Vehicle).

Metal Fuel Pipe At O/S/F Slightly Corroded (Underneath Vehicle).

Various Engine Oil Leaks (Leaking On To Exhaust System).

Pass 2 Dec 2008 104,977 miles

Airbag(SRS) lamp indicates a fault

Emissions test barely passed

Fail 1 Dec 2008 104,977 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Airbag(SRS) lamp indicates a fault

Emissions test barely passed

Pass 27 Nov 2007 100,045 miles

Both Front Tyre's,Wearing At Edges Of Tread Area.

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

Metal Fuel Pipe Corroded At Various Areas.

Fail 27 Nov 2007 100,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both Front Tyre's,Wearing At Edges Of Tread Area.

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

Metal Fuel Pipe Corroded At Various Areas.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 92,842 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 92,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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M37 BBV is a 1995 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M37 BBV, 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 M37 BBV registered?

M37 BBV is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M37 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M37 BBV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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