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K740 FBE

1992 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,700 mi
Last recorded99,700 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK740 FBE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2006 99,700 miles

corrosion started on all other brake pipes,brake hose ferroules,chassis

fuel pipes heavily corroded, recc renew

handbrake cables deteriorating/worn

o/s handbrake not locking up

slight wear/play in steering box

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers

Fail 23 Oct 2006 99,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion started on all other brake pipes,brake hose ferroules,chassis

fuel pipes heavily corroded, recc renew

handbrake cables deteriorating/worn

o/s handbrake not locking up

slight wear/play in steering box

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers

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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K740 FBE is a 1992 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K740 FBE, 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 K740 FBE registered?

K740 FBE is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K740 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K740 FBE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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