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M538 UDB

1994 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,266 mi
Last recorded107,266 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM538 UDB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 107,266 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 107,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Jan 2010 103,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 103,450 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 100,205 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 96,258 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 92,133 miles

dust cover on n/s/f shock split

Pass 14 Jan 2006 89,305 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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M538 UDB is a 1994 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M538 UDB, 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 M538 UDB registered?

M538 UDB is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 12 October 1994.

Is M538 UDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M538 UDB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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