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M881 GGT

1994 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,530 mi
Last recorded76,530 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM881 GGT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 76,530 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 76,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside headlamp aim not tested

Pass 7 Dec 2009 70,644 miles

nearside wiper starting to smear

Fail 7 Dec 2009 70,644 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front grill loose

nearside wiper starting to smear

Pass 8 Dec 2008 67,106 miles

bothside front tyres worn from inner edges

Fail 8 Dec 2008 67,106 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bothside front tyres worn from inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2007 62,337 miles

offside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush quite alot movement???

Fail 24 Oct 2007 62,334 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

air bag light stay on.

rear inner brake pad linning approx 85% worn low.

Pass 5 May 2006 59,935 miles

slight travel on parking brake, approching min limit.

Fail 9 Mar 2006 59,860 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M881 GGT is a 1994 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M881 GGT, 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 M881 GGT registered?

M881 GGT is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 23 November 1994.

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