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K873 NSP

1993 BMW 730

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,554 mi
Last recorded79,554 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK873 NSP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 79,554 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front too rear floor and chassis sills covered with underseal

Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,689 miles

Fuel pipes at rear corroded

NSF tyre cracked sidewall

NSR tyre cracked sidewall

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

OSF tyre cracked sidewall

OSR tyre cracked sidewall

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,262 miles

Fuel pipe front to rear corroded

NSF tyre badly cracked sidewall

NSR tyre badly cracked sidewall

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSF tyre badly cracked sidewall

OSR tyre badly cracked sidewall

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 78,261 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSR tyre badly cracked sidewall

OSF tyre badly cracked sidewall

Fuel pipe front to rear corroded

NSF tyre badly cracked sidewall

NSR tyre badly cracked sidewall

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,412 miles

All four tyres cracked on outer sidewall

Fuel pipe centre to rear corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,280 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 76,274 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 75,173 miles

nsf/osf/nsr/osr tyres have very slight deterioation on all sidewalls

Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,434 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 72,433 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 67,810 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,320 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 66,278 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,058 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 62,900 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 59,026 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)

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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K873 NSP is a 1993 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K873 NSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K873 NSP registered?

K873 NSP is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 1993.

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