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M928 FWV

1994 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,365 mi
Last recorded173,365 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM928 FWV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2016 173,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 169,033 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 168,156 miles

o/s/f inner trackrod end has slight play.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 165,797 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 165,772 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 161,797 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 161,753 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 159,116 miles

POWER STEERING PIPE CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

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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M928 FWV is a 1994 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M928 FWV, 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 M928 FWV registered?

M928 FWV is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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