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L864 AKO

1993 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

268,134 mi
Last recorded268,134 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL864 AKO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 268,134 miles

rear brake pipe flexi to servo slight corosion

Pass 25 Jul 2011 264,403 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 264,368 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 261,112 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 257,849 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 252,323 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 248,018 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 242,917 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 242,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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L864 AKO is a 1993 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L864 AKO, 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 L864 AKO registered?

L864 AKO is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L864 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L864 AKO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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