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L816 WLK

1994 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,045 mi
Last recorded124,045 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 730131,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL816 WLK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 124,045 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 124,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leaks from engine, front and rear pads 3/4 worn, discs worn to acceptable limit, brake pipes off side rear rusting, minor screen damage.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 114,045 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 113,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low tread on inside edges (tracking adjust).

o/s/f shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r tyre punctured.

slight play in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

small chips in windscreen not over limits at time of test.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 97,363 miles

front brake discs worn (recommend replacing when pads are replaced)

front brake pads on wear limit.

n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar end links slightly worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r tyre small cuts in tread not to x/s at time of test

o/s/r parking brake effort low.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 84,721 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 70,905 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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L816 WLK is a 1994 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 131,391 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 L816 WLK, 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 32 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L816 WLK registered?

L816 WLK is a 1994 BMW 730, first registered on 14 March 1994.

Is L816 WLK safe to buy?

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