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K89 UKO

1993 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,969 mi
Last recorded157,969 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
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

RegistrationK89 UKO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 157,969 miles

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

rear discs worn

rear shocks top mounts corroded

travel in foot pedal

Pass 2 Sep 2008 152,504 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 152,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 148,334 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 142,371 miles

n/s/f tyre,worn on inside tread,screw in tread

play in n/s/f droplink

rear pads low

rear tyres worn on inside tread

Pass 6 Sep 2005 135,692 miles

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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K89 UKO is a 1993 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K89 UKO, 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 K89 UKO registered?

K89 UKO is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K89 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K89 UKO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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