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GIB 3812

1993 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 3812
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 175,360 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 175,315 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 175,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 174,450 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 174,435 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front suspect front x2 shocks have leaked but dry at time of test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside and side sills covered with plastic covers cannot assess for corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres perished no cords exposed

Pass 6 Jul 2010 172,935 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 168,878 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 162,716 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 156,360 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from diff

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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GIB 3812 is a 1993 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GIB 3812, 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 GIB 3812 registered?

GIB 3812 is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 15 March 1993.

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