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L201 JFL

1993 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,277 mi
Last recorded183,277 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL201 JFL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2013 183,277 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 179,587 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 177,298 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 171,751 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 165,785 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 161,798 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 157,782 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 153,367 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 149,223 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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L201 JFL is a 1993 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L201 JFL, 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 L201 JFL registered?

L201 JFL is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 16 September 1993.

Is L201 JFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L201 JFL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L201 JFL have outstanding finance?

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