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M7 WEF

1995 BMW 730

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,808 mi
Last recorded238,808 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 WEF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 238,808 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 238,807 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 238,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 235,044 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 229,943 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 219,906 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 206,172 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 22 Jul 2006 191,874 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight clonk from steering,unable to locate without removing other components

Fail 17 Jul 2006 191,809 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight clonk from steering, unable to locate without removing other components

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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M7 WEF is a 1995 BMW 730 in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M7 WEF, 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 M7 WEF registered?

M7 WEF is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 23 May 1995.

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