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NIB 1015

1992 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,091 mi
Last recorded95,091 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIB 1015
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 95,091 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 95,057 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 87,557 miles

BOTH FUEL PIPES RUSTY

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 83,154 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some steel brake pipes corroding serv on test

Fail 21 Aug 2006 83,148 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some steel brake pipes corroding serv on test

Pass 25 Aug 2005 78,387 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 78,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

some wear in o/s& n/s rear beam bushes serv on test

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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NIB 1015 is a 1992 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 138,875 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 NIB 1015, 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 34 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NIB 1015 registered?

NIB 1015 is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 6 January 1992.

Is NIB 1015 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIB 1015 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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