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K736 VBC

1993 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,946 mi
Last recorded108,946 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK736 VBC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 108,946 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 108,946 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 107,503 miles

O?S/F flexible brake pipe ferral has surface corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2010 107,503 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

O?S/F flexible brake pipe ferral has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2009 106,100 miles

heat shield on exhaust back box corroded

o/s/f link arm boot slightly split

Fail 27 Apr 2009 106,100 miles

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

heat shield on exhaust back box corroded

o/s/f link arm boot slightly split

only 1 of 4 washer jets working

Pass 21 Apr 2008 104,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 104,556 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 102,982 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 101,344 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2006 101,344 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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K736 VBC is a 1993 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K736 VBC, 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 K736 VBC?

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What year was K736 VBC registered?

K736 VBC is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K736 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K736 VBC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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