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K359 AEF

1993 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,551 mi
Last recorded124,551 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK359 AEF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 124,551 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 119,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 119,254 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Dog bone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Dog bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle beam (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,680 miles

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 106,038 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 101,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear part of exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 101,825 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear part of exhaust system 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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K359 AEF is a 1993 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K359 AEF, 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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K359 AEF is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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