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M470 NDP

1994 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,922 mi
Last recorded116,922 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM470 NDP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2017 116,922 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 115,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 113,617 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 113,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 111,622 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

self leveling suspension has been disconnected/converted

Fail 15 Jun 2012 111,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

self leveling suspension has been disconnected/converted

Pass 12 Feb 2011 108,539 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 107,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 105,452 miles

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

radiator water leak

Fail 19 Sep 2007 105,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

radiator water leak

Pass 22 Sep 2006 102,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2005 97,483 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear suspension bottom bushes worn slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2005 97,483 miles

both rear suspension bottom bushes worn slightly

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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M470 NDP is a 1994 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M470 NDP, 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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M470 NDP is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 5 September 1994.

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