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B18 PDW

1994 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,493 mi
Last recorded152,493 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 PDW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 152,493 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 152,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 151,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 151,890 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 149,150 miles

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 19 Jun 2006 144,795 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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B18 PDW is a 1994 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B18 PDW, 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 B18 PDW registered?

B18 PDW is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is B18 PDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 PDW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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