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K387 PGK

1993 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,491 mi
Last recorded90,491 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK387 PGK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 90,491 miles

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

front number plate cracked

oil leak

rear brake pads look low

slight corrosion brake pipes

water leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 90,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

front number plate cracked

oil leak

rear brake pads look low

slight corrosion brake pipes

water leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 82,634 miles

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

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

salt corosion on brake pipes

slight play at o/s/f wheel

some wear on brake discs

Pass 2 Apr 2008 78,725 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

power steering pipes starting to rust

Fail 10 Jan 2007 75,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 75,589 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 63,798 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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K387 PGK is a 1993 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc 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 K387 PGK, 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 K387 PGK registered?

K387 PGK is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K387 PGK safe to buy?

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