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A11 SYD

1993 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,891 mi
Last recorded101,891 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 SYD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 101,891 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 99,530 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 93,168 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 90,626 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 90,549 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 90,379 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 90,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,363 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 90,162 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 90,162 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 89,181 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 88,531 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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A11 SYD is a 1993 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A11 SYD, 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 A11 SYD registered?

A11 SYD is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 10 February 1993.

Is A11 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 SYD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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