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L268 NRA

1994 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,845 mi
Last recorded47,845 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL268 NRA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 47,845 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE JUST PASSED ITS LEGAL LIMIT 16%

Fail 21 Aug 2024 47,837 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded STRONG ADVICE ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BRAKE LOW ON EFFORT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 47,226 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 46,410 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 46,167 miles

Nearside Rear frame mounting bush splitting apart deteriated

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,161 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 46,084 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,653 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 45,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,207 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,145 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,870 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,748 miles

chip in front no plate

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,536 miles

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

chip on front no plate

Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,239 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 44,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,139 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 43,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 43,742 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 43,296 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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L268 NRA is a 1994 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L268 NRA, 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 L268 NRA registered?

L268 NRA is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 17 February 1994.

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