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V113 OVX

1998 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,171 mi
Last recorded159,171 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 730153,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV113 OVX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 159,171 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 159,161 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside+nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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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V113 OVX is a 1998 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V113 OVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V113 OVX registered?

V113 OVX is a 1998 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is V113 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V113 OVX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V113 OVX have outstanding finance?

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