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K861 YPE

1993 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,381 mi
Last recorded128,381 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK861 YPE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 128,381 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2009 125,730 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 125,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all road springs have corossion on not broken or fractured at present

both rear tyres on 1.6mm in centre section but more than 75% is above

front tyres worn on edges

hand brake efficency on 16%

o/s/r shock absorber bump stop split

small chip in o/s of windscreen less than 10mm

Pass 1 Mar 2008 118,982 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 116,262 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 116,262 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 108,955 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 108,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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K861 YPE is a 1993 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K861 YPE, 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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What year was K861 YPE registered?

K861 YPE is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is K861 YPE safe to buy?

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