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M718 UHG

1995 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,990 mi
Last recorded122,990 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM718 UHG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 122,990 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 122,514 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 122,179 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2017 120,531 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear n/s arm has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 120,531 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam front o/s (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear n/s arm has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 116,679 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 116,679 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle leaking (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle leaking (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 110,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight damage to windscrean not in driver view

slight smear nearside wiper

Pass 21 Dec 2013 108,066 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 107,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre worn low tread on edges

slight power steering leak around reservoir hoses

Fail 11 Jan 2013 107,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn low tread on edges

slight power steering leak around reservoir hoses

Pass 2 Dec 2011 99,948 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 88,040 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 85,071 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 82,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 82,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 80,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 77,429 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 74,824 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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M718 UHG is a 1995 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 M718 UHG, 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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M718 UHG is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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