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L26 FBO

1994 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,256 mi
Last recorded171,256 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 FBO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 171,256 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 164,894 miles

front brake discs show slight distortion during RBT

offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

rear metal brake pipe running across vehicle over rear axle rusty at support clip points

Fail 12 Jan 2009 164,893 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake discs show slight distortion during RBT

offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

rear metal brake pipe running across vehicle over rear axle rusty at support clip points

Pass 14 Jan 2008 158,669 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 152,496 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 146,780 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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L26 FBO is a 1994 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L26 FBO, 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 L26 FBO registered?

L26 FBO is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 4 May 1994.

Is L26 FBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 FBO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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