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K188 OBG

1993 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,042 mi
Last recorded194,042 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK188 OBG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 194,042 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2008 194,042 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2008 193,747 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 186,874 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 178,877 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to rear steel fuel lines corroded

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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K188 OBG is a 1993 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K188 OBG, 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 K188 OBG registered?

K188 OBG is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 12 February 1993.

Is K188 OBG safe to buy?

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