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S41 UEC

1998 BMW 730

Maroon Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

229,240 mi
Last recorded229,240 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 730153,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS41 UEC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 229,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 225,704 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 225,704 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 225,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre stop light not working

nearside front coil spring upside down

nearside rear exhaust clamp cracked

offside front log light lense damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2013 218,644 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank start to corroded on edge's

Pass 7 Feb 2012 208,929 miles

SRS (airbag) warning lamp lit indicating a fault with system

Fail 6 Feb 2012 208,929 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS (airbag) warning lamp lit indicating a fault with system

Pass 4 Feb 2011 192,463 miles

Air Bag Light Is On.

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

O/S/F Fog Light,Lense Broken.

O/S/R+N/S/R Brake Disc's,Slightly Rusted/Pitted (Edges Of Disc's).

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 192,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Air Bag Light Is On.

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

O/S/F Fog Light,Lense Broken.

O/S/R+N/S/R Brake Disc's,Slightly Rusted/Pitted (Edges Of Disc's).

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 177,751 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 177,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 160,488 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 146,895 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 119,716 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 100,394 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 100,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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S41 UEC is a 1998 BMW 730 in Maroon with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 153,852 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 S41 UEC, 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 28 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S41 UEC registered?

S41 UEC is a 1998 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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