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MUI 1298

1994 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,808 mi
Last recorded164,808 miles
Recorded on31 May 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUI 1298
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 May 2010 164,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 160,092 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front dip beam light unit glass cracked but not affecting beam image

Fail 29 May 2008 160,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 141,217 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 119,062 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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MUI 1298 is a 1994 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MUI 1298, 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 MUI 1298 registered?

MUI 1298 is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 7 June 1994.

Is MUI 1298 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUI 1298 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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