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M440 JPL

1994 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,787 mi
Last recorded150,787 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM440 JPL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 150,787 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 150,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Slight wear in NS steering drag link

Pass 19 Jan 2009 141,786 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 128,699 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 128,657 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

parking brake requires adjustment

spare wheel missing

Pass 6 Jul 2006 120,219 miles

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

Offside Outer Front 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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M440 JPL is a 1994 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M440 JPL, 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 M440 JPL registered?

M440 JPL is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 29 November 1994.

Is M440 JPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M440 JPL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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