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BMW 730L

1993 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

213,215 mi
Last recorded213,215 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 730L
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 213,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 213,178 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 211,717 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded floor mounted pipe ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material floor mounted pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded floor mounted pipe ()

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 209,348 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake hose ferrules show corrosion and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 207,284 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 205,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 204,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 202,963 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust has one mount split

oil leaks

slight perishing showing in front brake hoses

Pass 20 Aug 2018 201,801 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust mounts on centre section perished / cracking / 1 x mount split

Pass 22 Aug 2017 200,479 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust rubber mount split / other mounts show perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2016 195,862 miles

EXHAUST HAS 1 X RUBBER MOUNT SPLIT ON CENTRE HANGER

FRONT TYRES WEARING HEAVILY ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 13 Aug 2015 190,305 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 185,532 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 180,486 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 175,303 miles

both centre exhaust rubber mounts splitting

oil leaks

Pass 15 Aug 2011 170,322 miles

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

Oil leak

auxiliary belts show cracking

front tyres wearing inner edges recommend tracking

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge at limit

Pass 21 Aug 2010 166,968 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 164,223 miles

auxilary belt shows cracking

evidence of coolant loss on radiator from top hose area

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge monitor wear

Pass 13 Sep 2008 161,221 miles

Cover sills fitted.

Evidence of fuel staining around fuel hoses to filter.

Exhaust showing surface corrosion and mountings showing age.

Front inner brake pads appear low.

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing general age and wear.

Minor stone chips in windscreen.

Offside front tyre low inner edge.

Slight damage to offside front seat belt webbing.

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear.

Various minor oil leaks.

Pass 18 Aug 2007 152,518 miles

Adjusted nearside and offside headlight aims.

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components showing age and wear.

Cover sills fitted.

Exhaust system showing surface corrosion and age in places.

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing age and wear.

Stone chips in swept area.

Various minor oil leaks.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 144,875 miles

slight judder on front brakes

wiper blades slight smear require adjusting dragging

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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BMW 730L is a 1993 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BMW 730L, 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 BMW 730L registered?

BMW 730L is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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