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K945 NPX

1992 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

207,627 mi
Last recorded207,627 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK945 NPX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 207,627 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

floor covered with under seal

Pass 8 Oct 2022 204,700 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 204,644 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake hoses perished

n/s mirror missing

slight movement o/s/f antiroll bar drop link

Pass 3 May 2011 194,411 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)

n/s cntre exhaust mount broken

n/s mirror missing

Fail 19 Apr 2011 193,981 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

n/s cntre exhaust mount broken

n/s mirror missing

Pass 10 May 2010 184,672 miles

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

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

n/s mirror missing

Fail 28 Apr 2010 184,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s mirror missing

Pass 12 May 2009 176,934 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear lower knuckle joints slight wear

Fail 5 May 2009 176,790 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear lower knuckle joints slight wear

Pass 28 Apr 2008 169,621 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 9 May 2007 161,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper linkage worn

Pass 11 May 2006 153,625 miles

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

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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K945 NPX is a 1992 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 K945 NPX, 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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What year was K945 NPX registered?

K945 NPX is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 20 November 1992.

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