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K51 GUA

1992 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

240,245 mi
Last recorded240,245 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK51 GUA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 240,245 miles

Brake linning light on dashboard but brake pads above thickness

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Middle exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear exhaust has cracked around pipes entering rear box but not blowing

Fail 16 Sep 2013 240,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake linning light on dashboard but brake pads above thickness

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Middle exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear exhaust has cracked around pipes entering rear box but not blowing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 238,053 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f jacking points holed and corroded

n/s/f tyre cutting out on inside edge

o/s/f outer wing corroded/taped up

Fail 3 Sep 2012 238,049 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f jacking points holed and corroded

n/s/f tyre cutting out on inside edge

o/s/f outer wing corroded/taped up

Fail 11 Jun 2012 238,047 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2009 235,696 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 228,720 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 228,704 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 220,349 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 220,349 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 209,108 miles

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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K51 GUA is a 1992 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 K51 GUA, 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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K51 GUA is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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