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L537 GYK

1993 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,350 mi
Last recorded133,350 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL537 GYK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2015 133,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 132,764 miles

Side sills covered

Pass 5 Apr 2013 131,941 miles

Outer sills covered in plastic

Pass 21 Nov 2011 130,289 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 128,895 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 128,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 125,923 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 124,145 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 121,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L537 GYK 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 L537 GYK, 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 L537 GYK registered?

L537 GYK is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L537 GYK safe to buy?

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