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K447 WLJ

1993 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,114 mi
Last recorded206,114 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK447 WLJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 206,114 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 206,114 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 202,219 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 20,219 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

rear anti roll bar bushs splitting rearand o/s/f discs corroded

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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K447 WLJ is a 1993 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 135,118 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 K447 WLJ, 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 33 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K447 WLJ registered?

K447 WLJ is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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