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L260 FPA

1994 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,458 mi
Last recorded135,458 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL260 FPA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 135,458 miles

both front tyres on limits

chip in screen

heavy corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

n/s/r tyre on limit

slight movement between steering box sector shaft and drop arm

Fail 26 Feb 2010 135,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both front tyres on limits

chip in screen

heavy corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

n/s/r tyre on limit

slight movement between steering box sector shaft and drop arm

Pass 27 Feb 2009 128,412 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 128,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear seatbelt not subject to full inspection as child seat fitted.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 118,364 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 118,364 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 105,115 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 97,182 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 97,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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L260 FPA is a 1994 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L260 FPA, 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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What year was L260 FPA registered?

L260 FPA is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 14 April 1994.

Is L260 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L260 FPA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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