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L566 SHU

1993 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,564 mi
Last recorded158,564 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL566 SHU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 158,564 miles

all four brake discs have surface corrosion on them

all rear metal pipes have surface corrosion on them

both the front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

oil leak and gearbox damp

signs of corrosion all under the vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2010 154,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear gearbox mounts split

Fail 9 Oct 2010 154,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear gearbox mounts split

Pass 2 Sep 2009 150,777 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 146,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

ferrule on osr brake hose slight corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2008 146,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

ferrule on osr brake hose slight corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2007 142,067 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 142,066 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 May 2006 137,018 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 May 2006 137,018 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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L566 SHU is a 1993 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L566 SHU, 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 L566 SHU registered?

L566 SHU is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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