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A12 ADV

1994 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,209 mi
Last recorded105,209 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ADV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 105,209 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 105,010 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 105,010 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 102,822 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 96,801 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r door handle inop

Pass 5 Aug 2008 92,305 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 92,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 85,527 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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A12 ADV is a 1994 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A12 ADV, 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 A12 ADV registered?

A12 ADV is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is A12 ADV safe to buy?

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