CarVerify

Free Car Check

K707 WPK

1993 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,644 mi
Last recorded105,644 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK707 WPK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 105,644 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 104,414 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 102,383 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 102,383 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

n/s/r fog light not working

Pass 27 Aug 2009 100,760 miles

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

oil leal all under vehicle

steering and box damp

Fail 24 Aug 2009 100,734 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leal all under vehicle

steering and box damp

Pass 29 Aug 2008 99,205 miles

Oil leak

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

sign's of perishing and slight movement in both the front suspension arm bush's

slight play in the offside front wheel

steering damp, and steering box

Fail 27 Aug 2008 99,205 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

sign's of perishing and slight movement in both the front suspension arm bush's

slight play in the offside front wheel

steering damp, and steering box

Pass 18 Aug 2007 96,976 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 96,976 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE APPROCHING THE LEGAL LIMIT IN PLACES AND WEARING ON THE EDGES

one of the centre exhust mount's is missing, but exhust system is fully secured

slight play in both front wheels, seem's to be coming from the sterring arm's. All ok at present moment

sterring box damp only, not leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2006 94,384 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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K707 WPK is a 1993 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K707 WPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K707 WPK?

You can check the full history of K707 WPK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K707 WPK registered?

K707 WPK is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 13 January 1993.

Is K707 WPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K707 WPK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K707 WPK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K707 WPK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.