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L973 UBY

1993 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,292 mi
Last recorded153,292 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 UBY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 May 2010 153,292 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 148,683 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 145,734 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Feb 2007 142,628 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 139,105 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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L973 UBY is a 1993 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L973 UBY, 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 L973 UBY registered?

L973 UBY is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 5 October 1993.

Is L973 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L973 UBY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L973 UBY have outstanding finance?

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