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D14 BBB

1993 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,303 mi
Last recorded137,303 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 BBB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 137,303 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Feb 2013 133,453 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 128,520 miles

Airbag light indicates a system fault

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 123,510 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 123,269 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 121,236 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 117,453 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 113,659 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 109,015 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 109,015 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D14 BBB is a 1993 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D14 BBB, 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 D14 BBB registered?

D14 BBB is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is D14 BBB safe to buy?

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