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S7 VOJ

1998 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 730153,852 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 VOJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020
Fail 14 Jul 2020

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

diff corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 353,584 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016
Pass 24 Oct 2015 326,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Outer floors corroded

body rust

Fail 16 Oct 2015 326,088 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Outer floors corroded

body rust

Pass 19 Oct 2014 315,213 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all metal fuel pipes corroded thin

car in lowered condition

centre exhaust crroded

centre exhaust poor condition

wheel arches corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2014

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all metal fuel pipes corroded thin

car in lowered condition

centre exhaust crroded

centre exhaust poor condition

wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 302,284 miles

metal fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning wires broken

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 291,110 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

front wheel rim damage

Fail 23 Dec 2011 286,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 286,832 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S7 VOJ is a 1998 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S7 VOJ, 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 S7 VOJ registered?

S7 VOJ is a 1998 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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