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K35 DUR

1992 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,261 mi
Last recorded118,261 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK35 DUR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 118,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 117,159 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 115,559 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 113,934 miles

front brake pipes rusted

rear brake discs worn

surface rust all over

Fail 16 Oct 2012 113,933 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake pipes rusted

rear brake discs worn

surface rust all over

Pass 21 Oct 2011 112,740 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear coil springs corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link dust cover split

oil leaks

rear axle bushes worn and split

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 112,145 miles

STRONG ADVISE on rear brake discs pitted and worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust systerm corroded

front and rear steering and suspension parts corroded

front brake flexi hoses perished and worn

rear number plate worn

underbody sills corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2010 112,145 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

STRONG ADVISE on rear brake discs pitted and worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust systerm corroded

front and rear steering and suspension parts corroded

front brake flexi hoses perished and worn

rear number plate worn

underbody sills corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 111,206 miles

covers on outer sills

front & rear brake discs rusted & worn

front & rear coil springs

fuel pipes badly rusted

n/s/f drop link rubber covers split

under body rusted

Fail 23 Oct 2009 111,206 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

covers on outer sills

front & rear brake discs rusted & worn

front & rear coil springs

fuel pipes badly rusted

n/s/f drop link rubber covers split

under body rusted

Pass 3 Oct 2008 107,561 miles

brake pipes rusted

front & rear brake discs rusted & worn

fuel pipes very rusted

Fail 26 Sep 2008 107,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes rusted

front & rear brake discs rusted & worn

fuel pipes very rusted

Pass 8 Oct 2007 105,662 miles

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

fuel lines rusting

slight play in bottom ball joints front

Pass 4 Oct 2006 103,217 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 103,197 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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K35 DUR is a 1992 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K35 DUR, 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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K35 DUR is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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