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L909 BFJ

1993 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,002 mi
Last recorded88,002 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL909 BFJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 88,002 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,955 miles

oil leak.

slight fluid weep around power steering pump+steering box.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 87,953 miles

oil leak.

slight fluid weep around power steering pump/box

Fail 22 Aug 2012 87,953 miles

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

exhaust emissions lambda close to acceptable limits.

oil leak.

slight fluid weep around power steering pump/box

Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,864 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to front number plate.

o/s+n/s/f upper wishbone bushes starting to split/deteriorate.

o/s/f tyre pressure becoming low.

oil leak.

slight fluid weep around power steering pump.

slight free play at steering wheel.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 87,731 miles

damage to front number plate .

free play at steering wheel.

minor leak around rear exhaust.

oil leak.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

slight fluid weep around power steering system.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 87,089 miles

Rear exhaust pipes between centre and rear boxes corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,059 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 84,843 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 83,826 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

oil leak.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 16 Aug 2005 83,522 miles

front number plate slight damaged.

oil leak

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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L909 BFJ is a 1993 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L909 BFJ, 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 L909 BFJ registered?

L909 BFJ is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L909 BFJ safe to buy?

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