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SXI 3704

1994 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,017 mi
Last recorded105,017 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXI 3704
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 105,017 miles

Offside Front to rear petrl pipes corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 104,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front to rear petrl pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 100,529 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 100,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 97,199 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 93,037 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 88,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 84,936 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 81,516 miles

petrol tank damage

Pass 29 Aug 2008 77,585 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 77,581 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 71,925 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 71,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 67,410 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 67,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 148,764 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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SXI 3704 is a 1994 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SXI 3704, 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 SXI 3704 registered?

SXI 3704 is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 6 September 1994.

Is SXI 3704 safe to buy?

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