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L788 WNJ

1993 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,799 mi
Last recorded144,799 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL788 WNJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 144,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 144,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 139,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

off side rear tyre side wall in poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2009 139,404 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

off side rear tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2008 131,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 130,121 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 130,121 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear 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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L788 WNJ is a 1993 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L788 WNJ, 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 L788 WNJ registered?

L788 WNJ is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 3 November 1993.

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