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K283 APD

1993 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,513 mi
Last recorded183,513 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 750125,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK283 APD
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 183,513 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer sills covered

dampness around both rear shock absorbers

exhaust system repaired

front tyres wearing low

general oil leaks

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Jul 2009 183,035 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 183,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel supply pipes corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2005 183,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 750?

Based on 25,710 MOT tests across 2,426 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
4,144
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,426
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 876
Brake pipe excessively corroded 801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 487
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 426
position lamp(s) not working 369
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K283 APD is a 1993 BMW 750 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 125,359 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 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K283 APD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this BMW 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K283 APD registered?

K283 APD is a 1993 BMW 750, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K283 APD safe to buy?

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