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K78 HHJ

1993 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,029 mi
Last recorded174,029 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK78 HHJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 174,029 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion jacking point

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight corrosion jacking point

Pass 25 Jun 2016 173,439 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 170,940 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 170,354 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 170,252 miles

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

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

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

advise on some corrosion to both outer body sills

exhaust deteriorated. fuel lines corroded.

Pass 5 May 2012 169,894 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 169,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 169,148 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 167,635 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 164,961 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 161,251 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 161,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

foot brake travel

os and ns rear axle bushes worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2007 157,785 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 157,785 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PLAY STARTING IN STEERING JOINTS CORROSION STARTING IN SILLS UNABLE TO VIEW FULLY DUE TO BODY KIT

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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K78 HHJ is a 1993 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 K78 HHJ, 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.

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K78 HHJ is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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