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K430 PLE

1992 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

147,955 mi
Last recorded147,955 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK430 PLE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2010 147,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 146,005 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 146,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 137,386 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 137,386 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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K430 PLE is a 1992 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K430 PLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K430 PLE registered?

K430 PLE is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K430 PLE safe to buy?

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