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Y398 HPC

2001 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,336 mi
Last recorded196,336 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 730207,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 HPC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 196,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 194,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 194,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 115,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 176,207 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 173,386 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 173,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 169,096 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 166,799 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2008 127,582 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 104,955 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm on outer edge

nearside rear tyre on 2mm on outer edges

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2006 91,756 miles

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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Y398 HPC is a 2001 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 207,896 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 Y398 HPC, 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 25 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 Y398 HPC registered?

Y398 HPC is a 2001 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y398 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y398 HPC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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