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L121 VDM

1994 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,135 mi
Last recorded168,135 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 VDM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 168,135 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 168,133 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 161,849 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 155,525 miles

nearside front seat belt pod cover missing

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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L121 VDM is a 1994 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L121 VDM, 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

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What year was L121 VDM registered?

L121 VDM is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 26 April 1994.

Is L121 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L121 VDM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L121 VDM have outstanding finance?

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