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K892 UCC

1992 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,709 mi
Last recorded99,709 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK892 UCC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,709 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 99,600 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 98,307 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2015 98,287 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 98,287 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,009 miles

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

plastic trim covering sills

Fail 8 Sep 2014 98,004 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

plastic trim covering sills

Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,519 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking on inner side wall

offside rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 16 Nov 2011 94,723 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 94,665 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)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2010 89,995 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2010 89,995 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2009 84,583 miles

Both centre exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2009 84,583 miles

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

Both centre exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion around NSF brake pipe mount on inner wing

Pass 14 Nov 2008 84,564 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 84,564 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 80,733 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 80,717 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 78,391 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 78,360 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE SURFACE CORROSION

WHEELS OFF INSPECTION OF FRONT BRAKES RECOMMENDED

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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K892 UCC is a 1992 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K892 UCC, 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.

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K892 UCC is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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