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K8 USP

1995 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

124,903 mi
Last recorded124,903 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 USP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 124,903 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 122,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 121,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 121,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt banana arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated banana arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 118,929 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 115,455 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 111,509 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 110,230 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 109,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 108,974 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 106,358 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 105,056 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,172 miles

both rear lower suspension arm pin bush joints have gators split

Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,211 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 97,442 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 95,157 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 19 Mar 2012 93,164 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 90,243 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 87,616 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 83,965 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 81,166 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 78,089 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 76,218 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside front tyre worn opn outside edge

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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K8 USP is a 1995 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1995 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 124,897 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 K8 USP, 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 31 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 K8 USP registered?

K8 USP is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is K8 USP safe to buy?

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