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K717 LGP

1992 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,455 mi
Last recorded163,455 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK717 LGP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 163,455 miles

Oil leak

gearbox oil leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2011 162,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 162,456 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 161,319 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 161,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 159,444 miles

N/S door trim missing

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 159,444 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S door trim missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 157,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust rubber cracking

N/S door trim missing

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2008 157,730 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust rubber cracking

N/S door trim missing

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 153,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 153,556 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 144,000 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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K717 LGP is a 1992 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K717 LGP, 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 K717 LGP registered?

K717 LGP is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 25 November 1992.

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