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OIJ 2483

1995 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,463 mi
Last recorded132,463 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIJ 2483
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 132,463 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 132,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 126,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

centre rear exhaust boxx blowing

o/s/f lower wing corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 121,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 121,488 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 119,851 miles

Air bag light on dash

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wipers not self parking

Pass 31 May 2011 115,765 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 112,670 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside front dust shield loose at hub unit

Fail 12 May 2010 112,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside front dust shield loose at hub unit

Pass 11 Aug 2009 108,128 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 106,231 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

nearside front brake dust shield loose

nearside rear door check strap loose

nerarside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front plastic wheel arch linner loose

offside front washer jet not working ,other two jets providing enough washer fluid for test

offside rear of vehicle sits slightly lower than nearside rear

power steering pipes at reservoir damp

slight fluctuation at rear parking brake

Fail 10 Jun 2008 106,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

nearside front brake dust shield loose

nearside rear door check strap loose

nerarside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front plastic wheel arch linner loose

offside front washer jet not working ,other two jets providing enough washer fluid for test

offside rear of vehicle sits slightly lower than nearside rear

power steering fluid low

power steering pipes at reservoir damp

power steering pump noisy

slight fluctuation at rear parking brake

Pass 14 Jun 2007 95,810 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 95,567 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2006 85,583 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 85,556 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both tailpipe heat shields loose

handbrake operation sticky(at cable underneath car)

main front to rear brake pipe rusty

nails in both rear tyres

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2005 74,793 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 74,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

MAIN FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR & CENTRE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE

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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OIJ 2483 is a 1995 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1995 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 124,897 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 OIJ 2483, 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 31 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OIJ 2483 is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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