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M533 LYX

1994 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

189,164 mi
Last recorded189,164 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM533 LYX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 189,164 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

o/s rear wheel arch corroded.

surface rust underneath.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 182,180 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 172,601 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 164,703 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 158,595 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 155,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 148,636 miles

slight play in rear suspension bushes both sides

Pass 18 Dec 2009 141,801 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 135,118 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

osf tyre cut cords not exposed

Fail 29 May 2008 135,118 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf tyre cut cords not exposed

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 128,742 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 126,607 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 126,607 miles

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

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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M533 LYX is a 1994 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 M533 LYX, 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 M533 LYX registered?

M533 LYX is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 6 December 1994.

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