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FF 796

2002 BMW 730

White Petrol 3599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

269,854 mi
Last recorded269,854 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 730103,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF 796
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2026 269,854 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 269,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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FF 796 is a 2002 BMW 730 in White with a 3,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 103,776 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 FF 796, 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 24 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FF 796?

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What year was FF 796 registered?

FF 796 is a 2002 BMW 730, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is FF 796 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FF 796 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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