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K87 SHR

1993 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,300 mi
Last recorded154,300 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK87 SHR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2011 154,300 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 153,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 151,480 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 146,447 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 140,589 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 138,901 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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K87 SHR is a 1993 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K87 SHR, 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

How do I check the history of K87 SHR?

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What year was K87 SHR registered?

K87 SHR is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 2 July 1993.

Is K87 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K87 SHR shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K87 SHR have outstanding finance?

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