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L729 RHE

1993 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,931 mi
Last recorded175,931 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL729 RHE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 175,931 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

steering idler has slight play

Fail 23 Apr 2008 175,923 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

steering idler has slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2007 170,436 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 163,076 miles

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

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2005 155,885 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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L729 RHE is a 1993 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L729 RHE, 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 L729 RHE registered?

L729 RHE is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L729 RHE safe to buy?

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