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APC 116B

1994 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

236,776 mi
Last recorded236,776 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPC 116B
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2009 236,776 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2008 233,096 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 229,299 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 225,091 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 225,059 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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APC 116B is a 1994 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 APC 116B, 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 APC 116B registered?

APC 116B is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is APC 116B safe to buy?

The MOT history for APC 116B shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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