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L136 YSD

1994 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

108,450 mi
Last recorded108,450 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL136 YSD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 108,450 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 106,704 miles

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

front and rear suspension surface rust

under body surface rust

Pass 4 Oct 2022 106,433 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 104,021 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 104,021 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 100,877 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 97,345 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,236 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,037 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 95,806 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 94,827 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 92,015 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,677 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,644 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 87,773 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 86,546 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 84,494 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 78,989 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 75,049 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 71,079 miles

unable to see some rear brake pipes , covered in underseal

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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L136 YSD is a 1994 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L136 YSD, 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.

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L136 YSD is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 10 May 1994.

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