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K461 DGM

1992 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,947 mi
Last recorded89,947 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK461 DGM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2025 89,947 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer /inner sill area, around rear beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn from suspension to frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn from suspension to frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside body floor becoming weak and corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both outer sills have plastic covers fitted obscuring view of load bearing points

n/s and o/s front sill jacking points becoming weak and corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 86,656 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 86,253 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 82,140 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 81,261 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 80,300 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 79,512 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,937 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 77,935 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,490 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,645 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,832 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,424 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 51,134 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 51,134 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,223 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 50,208 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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K461 DGM is a 1992 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 K461 DGM, 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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K461 DGM is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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