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K637 VFJ

1992 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,244 mi
Last recorded139,244 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK637 VFJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 139,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear wheel arches corroding

chip in windscreen

front registration plate deteriorating

rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 14 Nov 2012 139,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear wheel arches corroding

chip in windscreen

front registration plate deteriorating

rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2011 135,711 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight pitting to rear brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2010 132,431 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sill edges rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2010 132,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sill edges rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2009 127,258 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 121,742 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are slightly out of shape

both headlamps on high limit

Fail 14 Nov 2007 113,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 113,517 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 106,497 miles

see advisory note 140953236326

Fail 29 Nov 2006 106,491 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 101,058 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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K637 VFJ is a 1992 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K637 VFJ, 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 K637 VFJ registered?

K637 VFJ is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 7 August 1992.

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