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M657 AJN

1994 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,391 mi
Last recorded197,391 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM657 AJN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 197,391 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 21 May 2013 197,388 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel low

rear tyres shoulders heavily worn

Pass 7 Apr 2012 192,858 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 192,857 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 190,628 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat being fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Feb 2011 190,628 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat being fitted at time of test

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 188,057 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front brake backing plate removed

Pass 3 Mar 2009 185,456 miles

Fuel pipes corroded, Front discs worn and corroded, Nearside rear brake pipes corroded, And a power steering fluid weap from resevoir

Pass 8 Mar 2008 183,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 183,313 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 178,441 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 178,441 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2005 174,360 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 174,360 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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M657 AJN is a 1994 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M657 AJN, 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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M657 AJN is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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