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L290 TNG

1994 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

255,105 mi
Last recorded255,105 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 TNG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 255,105 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 253,900 miles

drop arm on steering box loose

offside front lower ball joint worn

steering drag link idler arm worn

Pass 2 Nov 2009 248,569 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 244,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2008 244,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,290 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 240,218 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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L290 TNG is a 1994 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L290 TNG, 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 L290 TNG registered?

L290 TNG is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L290 TNG safe to buy?

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