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M83 ECS

1994 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

165,709 mi
Last recorded165,709 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM83 ECS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 165,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 158,213 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 155,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 155,250 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 154,538 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 153,339 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 151,436 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 148,516 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 145,452 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 145,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 26 Nov 2014 141,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 137,711 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 134,073 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 131,763 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

offside front anti-roll bar link rubber boot split

Pass 10 Nov 2010 130,140 miles

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 128,568 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 127,265 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 124,861 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 121,351 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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M83 ECS is a 1994 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 M83 ECS, 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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M83 ECS is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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