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RIW 9069

1993 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,616 mi
Last recorded148,616 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 9069
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 148,616 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 148,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 146,809 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 146,805 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 144,863 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 144,863 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 142,337 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 142,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 139,923 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 136,987 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 136,987 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 118,677 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 129,990 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 129,990 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 122,952 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 122,928 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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RIW 9069 is a 1993 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RIW 9069, 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 RIW 9069 registered?

RIW 9069 is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is RIW 9069 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 9069 shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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