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K987 YOF

1993 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,325 mi
Last recorded162,325 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK987 YOF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 162,325 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 162,318 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 160,228 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 160,221 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 158,858 miles

Front bumper on the off side has accident damage taped up so no jagged edges.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 155,320 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 155,318 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 154,369 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 154,366 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.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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K987 YOF is a 1993 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K987 YOF, 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 K987 YOF registered?

K987 YOF is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 19 January 1993.

Is K987 YOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K987 YOF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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