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Y49 FBK

2001 BMW 730

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

615,349 mi
Last recorded615,349 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 730207,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 FBK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 615,349 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 586,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 562,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2018 562,720 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2017 532,440 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 502,377 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2016 502,153 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 470,193 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 438,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 May 2013 409,534 miles

Temp mask to cover right hand kick up fitted to n/s and o/s headlamps

Pass 28 Apr 2012 382,954 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 342,543 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES ARE VOID OF TREAD ON THE UNNER EDGES BUT STILL JUST MEET THE MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS TO PASS TEST ((REPLACEMENT RECOMENDED))....

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 308,777 miles

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

non uk plates fitted

Fail 1 May 2010 308,762 miles

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

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

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

non uk plates fitted

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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Y49 FBK is a 2001 BMW 730 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y49 FBK, 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.

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Y49 FBK is a 2001 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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