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J5 PYO

1993 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,942 mi
Last recorded144,942 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 PYO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 144,942 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 144,751 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 144,494 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 142,564 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 142,169 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 140,279 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 139,927 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 139,032 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 137,438 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 135,557 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 133,806 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 131,326 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 129,474 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 126,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 124,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Surface corrosion on metal fuel pipes

Pass 13 Aug 2010 120,953 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 120,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/R brake disc slightly scored

O/S/R brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 118,617 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 116,403 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel breather pipe slightly corroded.

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 11 Aug 2008 116,403 miles

fuel breather pipe slightly corroded.

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 9 Aug 2007 113,447 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 113,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 111,975 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 111,971 miles

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J5 PYO is a 1993 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J5 PYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J5 PYO registered?

J5 PYO is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is J5 PYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 PYO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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