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M687 ONB

1994 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,990 mi
Last recorded126,990 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM687 ONB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2009 126,990 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 123,329 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2008 123,324 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 114,685 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 114,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 101,280 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 101,280 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 88,120 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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M687 ONB is a 1994 BMW 730 in Red 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 M687 ONB, 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 M687 ONB registered?

M687 ONB is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 15 December 1994.

Is M687 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M687 ONB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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