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J444 GGU

1993 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,225 mi
Last recorded209,225 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 GGU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 209,225 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 209,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 202,274 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 196,630 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 189,278 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 189,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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J444 GGU is a 1993 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 135,118 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 J444 GGU, 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 33 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J444 GGU registered?

J444 GGU is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 23 August 1993.

Is J444 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 GGU 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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