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M454 TBL

1995 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,832 mi
Last recorded138,832 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM454 TBL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 138,832 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 138,820 miles

Emissions unable to be completed auto box stuck in gear (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 May 2022 137,821 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 137,004 miles

EXHAUST CENTER SECTION SLEEVES SLIGHT BLOWING

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT INDICATORS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

OIL LEAK FRON BACK OF ENGINE

Rear N/S/R AND O/S/R SILL/SKIRT STARTING TO DELAMINATE ROUND REAR JACKING POINT

Rear REAR DIFF SLIGHT LEAK FROM DRAIN PLUG

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRE STARTING TO CRACK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2021 136,998 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT DROPLINK TOP BOOT INSECURE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

EXHAUST CENTER SECTION SLEEVES SLIGHT BLOWING

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT INDICATORS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

OIL LEAK FRON BACK OF ENGINE

Rear N/S/R AND O/S/R SILL/SKIRT STARTING TO DELAMINATE ROUND REAR JACKING POINT

Rear REAR DIFF SLIGHT LEAK FROM DRAIN PLUG

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRE STARTING TO CRACK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 136,491 miles

Offside Front fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 135,327 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 135,327 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 134,038 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 132,981 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 131,677 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 130,462 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 129,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 127,549 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 125,960 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 213,155 miles

excessive oil on steering and susspension componants makeing inspection very difficult.Will refuse to test next year if it is not removed.Oil does not do rubber any good!

Fail 18 Apr 2011 123,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

excessive oil on steering and susspension componants makeing inspection very difficult.Will refuse to test next year if it is not removed.Oil does not do rubber any good!

Fail 18 Apr 2011 123,147 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front suspension components covered in oil!

slight play in n/side and o/side rear suspension arms,

Pass 22 Apr 2010 119,915 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 116,848 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 116,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2008 113,012 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 108,192 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 108,047 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 103,488 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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M454 TBL is a 1995 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M454 TBL, 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 M454 TBL registered?

M454 TBL is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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