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K73 PVY

1992 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,331 mi
Last recorded141,331 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK73 PVY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 141,331 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 141,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 141,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 139,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 138,808 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 137,695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 137,244 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 136,870 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 136,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 134,121 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 133,135 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 130,686 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all discs pitting

front reg plate slight deterioration

heatshield on exhaust box deteriorated

n/s/f tyre low air 10psi?

rear pads bit worn

Pass 16 Jul 2015 128,627 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs pitting inner face

heat shield round main exhaust box corrosion

o/s/r link rod may make noise

pipes on rear exhaust box corrosion

two fuel pipes front to rear corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2014 127,339 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust pipes into rear box corrosion

front discs pitting inner face

o/s/f jack point corrosion

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

rear discs pitting inner face

slight play steering box

Pass 23 Jul 2013 126,031 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all discs pitting inner face

n/s/f jack point corrosion

o/s/f jack point BAD corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2013 126,031 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all discs pitting inner face

n/s/f jack point corrosion

o/s/f jack point BAD corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2012 124,117 miles

fuekl pipes rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2011 122,632 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front discs pitting

o/s/f jack point bad corrosion

o/s/r tie bar joint worn and dry

rear discs pitting

small sticker centre screen

Pass 23 Jul 2010 121,015 miles

all discs slight pitting

o/s/r brake flexy slight twist

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear subframe front mounts slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2009 117,938 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 115,720 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 112,977 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 112,975 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 109,994 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 109,994 miles

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

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

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

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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K73 PVY is a 1992 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K73 PVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K73 PVY registered?

K73 PVY is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 5 August 1992.

Is K73 PVY safe to buy?

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