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K997 XNX

1992 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,476 mi
Last recorded176,476 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK997 XNX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 176,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 176,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 176,425 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 176,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 168,706 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 168,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 168,663 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 168,663 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 167,854 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 167,460 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 166,140 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 164,659 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 161,831 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2005 161,828 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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K997 XNX is a 1992 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K997 XNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K997 XNX registered?

K997 XNX is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 14 December 1992.

Is K997 XNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K997 XNX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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