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L730 XJC

1993 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,641 mi
Last recorded94,641 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL730 XJC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 94,641 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides outer (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs corroded

both sides rear tyres showing cracks

centre exhaust box in poor condition and one rubber mount missing

engine oil level low

front to rear fuel lines corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated on outer side wall

n/s/r tyre tread on 2.5mm and worn very low on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,415 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre exhaust deteriorated

centre exhaust rubber missing but system adequately supported

front to rear fuel lines corroded

n/s/f tyre showing slight cracks on outer side wall

n/s/r tyre tread showing cracks

o/s/f jacking point corroded

rear brake discs corroded

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 15 Apr 2015 89,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre exhaust deteriorated

centre exhaust rubber missing but system adequately supported

front to rear fuel lines corroded

n/s/f tyre showing slight cracks on outer side wall

n/s/r tyre tread showing cracks

o/s/f jacking point corroded

rear brake discs corroded

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,865 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 88,183 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 87,557 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 87,556 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 86,805 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 85,485 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 84,343 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 84,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 82,460 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 80,558 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 78,479 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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L730 XJC is a 1993 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L730 XJC, 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 L730 XJC registered?

L730 XJC is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 21 December 1993.

Is L730 XJC safe to buy?

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