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L257 VLB

1993 BMW 730

Beige Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

12,397 mi
Last recorded12,397 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 VLB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 12,397 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 11,872 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 11,655 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 11,255 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 11,255 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 10,774 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 10,191 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 9,861 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 9,551 miles

Drivers seat belt clip plastic cover missing.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 8,958 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,560 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 7,928 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 7,116 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 5,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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L257 VLB is a 1993 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L257 VLB, 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 L257 VLB registered?

L257 VLB is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 30 November 1993.

Is L257 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L257 VLB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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