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M427 MYW

1994 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,400 mi
Last recorded94,400 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM427 MYW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 94,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 88,185 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers front fog light cracked

Fail 11 May 2010 88,180 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers fog light cracked

drivers headlight cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2009 82,565 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 82,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2007 76,833 miles

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

O/S HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED AND HOLED

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 21 Dec 2007 76,833 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED AND HOLED

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 13 Dec 2006 71,434 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 64,097 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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M427 MYW is a 1994 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 131,391 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 M427 MYW, 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 32 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M427 MYW registered?

M427 MYW is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 9 September 1994.

Is M427 MYW safe to buy?

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