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TAZ 1823

1994 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,581 mi
Last recorded77,581 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 1823
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 77,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 main ()

Rear handbrake low adjustment needed

fuel tank dented

Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,299 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear petrol tank dented

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,940 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded main ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel tank dented

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,539 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

petrol tank dented

Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,754 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear handbrake low

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

petrol tank dented

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

petrol tank dented

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

petrol tank dented

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,039 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 64,045 miles

o/s & n/s front & rear tyre showing cracks on outer tread

Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,277 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,221 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,311 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,142 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 54,837 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 54,837 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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TAZ 1823 is a 1994 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 TAZ 1823, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAZ 1823 registered?

TAZ 1823 is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 9 August 1994.

Is TAZ 1823 safe to buy?

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