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M657 AWT

1995 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

190,631 mi
Last recorded190,631 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2006
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM657 AWT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2006 190,631 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 190,626 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 190,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion on all fuel/brake pipes

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 AWT is a 1995 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1995 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 124,897 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 AWT, 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 31 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M657 AWT registered?

M657 AWT is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M657 AWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M657 AWT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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