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M448 SGX

1994 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,725 mi
Last recorded109,725 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM448 SGX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 109,725 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 109,717 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 108,056 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 108,056 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside 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)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 4 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 104,931 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes coated in underseal

engine and under body covers fitted unable to check all items

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Apr 2014 104,549 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 103,520 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 102,847 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 102,838 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 101,172 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 101,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 99,761 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 99,760 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 95,099 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Jun 2008 94,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2007 87,120 miles

hand brake weak

offside outer body sill damaged

slight play in lower swivels both sides and gaiters split

Pass 12 Jul 2006 84,160 miles

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

full engine under tray fitted,limited view

nsf tyre wall slight damage

oil leak

osr brake hose perished and spliting,RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

signs of fluid on power steering pipes

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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M448 SGX is a 1994 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M448 SGX, 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 M448 SGX registered?

M448 SGX is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is M448 SGX safe to buy?

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