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M889 GAG

1994 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

142,750 mi
Last recorded142,750 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM889 GAG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2008 142,750 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f link rod bent

Pass 26 Feb 2008 142,750 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f link rod bent

Fail 21 Jan 2008 142,737 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 142,028 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 142,028 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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M889 GAG is a 1994 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M889 GAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M889 GAG registered?

M889 GAG is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 14 October 1994.

Is M889 GAG safe to buy?

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