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K829 EPU

1992 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

188,725 mi
Last recorded188,725 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK829 EPU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 188,725 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 188,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 188,696 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 12 Jun 2007 174,672 miles

as previous vt32.

Fail 12 Jun 2007 174,660 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Oil leak

outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 22 Jun 2006 167,980 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 167,980 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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K829 EPU is a 1992 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K829 EPU, 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 K829 EPU registered?

K829 EPU is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 28 October 1992.

Is K829 EPU safe to buy?

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