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M473 NDP

1994 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,964 mi
Last recorded190,964 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM473 NDP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 190,964 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 185,290 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 185,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 180,179 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 174,849 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 174,722 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 169,180 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 169,116 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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M473 NDP is a 1994 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M473 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M473 NDP registered?

M473 NDP is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M473 NDP safe to buy?

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