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L827 ULK

1993 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

208,333 mi
Last recorded208,333 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL827 ULK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 208,333 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 127,153 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 195,066 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 195,066 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 187,287 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 177,756 miles

advise tracking inner wear

play in inner steering joints

Fail 6 Nov 2012 177,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise tracking inner wear

play in inner steering joints

Pass 24 Aug 2011 168,716 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

pasenger rear door does not open

sills corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2011 168,716 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

pasenger rear door does not open

sills corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 159,626 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 157,060 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 145,534 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 131,487 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 113,659 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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L827 ULK is a 1993 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,997cc 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 L827 ULK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L827 ULK registered?

L827 ULK is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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