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K151 XPC

1993 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,075 mi
Last recorded165,075 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK151 XPC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 165,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 152,573 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside front wiper rubber slightly split but still clean the windscreen.

rear diff leak.

steering oil leak running thro anti roll bar bushes(n/s/f).

Pass 2 Feb 2011 137,281 miles

brake warning light on.

oil leek from gear box .oil leek from rear diff

Pass 12 Jan 2010 128,845 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 128,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 128,494 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 126,867 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 125,153 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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K151 XPC is a 1993 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K151 XPC, 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 K151 XPC registered?

K151 XPC is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 9 February 1993.

Is K151 XPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K151 XPC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K151 XPC have outstanding finance?

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