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J60 SDH

1994 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,472 mi
Last recorded170,472 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 SDH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2014 170,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 170,472 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 168,245 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 168,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 166,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 164,037 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 164,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 159,071 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 159,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 143,804 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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J60 SDH is a 1994 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J60 SDH, 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

How do I check the history of J60 SDH?

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What year was J60 SDH registered?

J60 SDH is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is J60 SDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J60 SDH shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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