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K291 EPU

1992 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,116 mi
Last recorded147,116 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK291 EPU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 147,116 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn and corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 May 2011 147,109 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs and pads worn and corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 140,271 miles

Fuel pipes rusty.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 129,191 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 119,406 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 119,406 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 114,890 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 114,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K291 EPU is a 1992 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 138,875 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 K291 EPU, 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 34 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K291 EPU registered?

K291 EPU is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 18 September 1992.

Is K291 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K291 EPU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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