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K370 FAV

1992 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

197,926 mi
Last recorded197,926 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK370 FAV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 197,926 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 197,417 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 194,965 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 191,972 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorating

o/s front wing damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2013 191,944 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust rusted

front wiper blades

Pass 6 Aug 2012 188,596 miles

front tyres approx 3.5mm

Pass 17 Aug 2011 183,905 miles

rear tyres bald inner edges

Fail 10 Aug 2011 183,767 miles

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

front tyres bald inner edges

right rear tank strap corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 178,240 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 173,487 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 165,102 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres 3mm

surface corrosion outer sills

Pass 31 Aug 2007 157,398 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak power steering box (slight)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 148,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 148,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K370 FAV is a 1992 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 K370 FAV, 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 K370 FAV registered?

K370 FAV is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 9 September 1992.

Is K370 FAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K370 FAV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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