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L171 DPH

1994 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,807 mi
Last recorded155,807 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 DPH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 155,807 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 147,939 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2006 139,982 miles

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s & n/s rear tyre worn to legal minimum

Pass 30 Jan 2006 139,982 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyre worn to legal minimum

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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L171 DPH is a 1994 BMW 730 in Green 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 L171 DPH, 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 L171 DPH registered?

L171 DPH is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L171 DPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L171 DPH 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.

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