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M878 RRB

1994 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,928 mi
Last recorded148,928 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM878 RRB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 148,928 miles

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

Offside front brake backing plate insecure

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 148,687 miles

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

Offside Front brake back plate slightly loose

Pass 12 Feb 2021 148,468 miles

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

offside front brake back plate insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2021 148,468 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside front brake back plate insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2020 147,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (rubbing on drop link rod) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2019 147,502 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

sills and floors corroded slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2019 147,502 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

sills and floors corroded slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2018 147,470 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 147,000 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 137,807 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear heatshield damaged

travel on park brake lever

Fail 20 Jan 2011 137,807 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear heatshield damaged

travel on park brake lever

Pass 19 Nov 2009 137,503 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosiont to rear suspension,sills and chassis

Fail 17 Nov 2009 137,503 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

corrosiont to rear suspension,sills and chassis

Pass 17 Nov 2008 135,485 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall perishing and close to minimum limits

travel at handbrake

Pass 23 Nov 2007 133,398 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 133,398 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 131,635 miles

front tyres badly split and rear tyres on limit

oil leak on steering components

Pass 26 Nov 2005 131,481 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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M878 RRB is a 1994 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M878 RRB, 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 M878 RRB registered?

M878 RRB is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 10 August 1994.

Is M878 RRB safe to buy?

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