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L405 FVS

1993 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,175 mi
Last recorded81,175 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL405 FVS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,175 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Jul 2011 68,269 miles

all brake pads wearing low

slight play in drivers side track rod end

Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,077 miles

Both rear tyres cracking close to limits .

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,226 miles

Both rear tyres cracking .

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play n/s/f outer track rod end close to limits border line marked yellow chalk.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,467 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,921 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,964 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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L405 FVS is a 1993 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 L405 FVS, 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.

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What year was L405 FVS registered?

L405 FVS is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L405 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L405 FVS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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