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K402 XBL

1993 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,867 mi
Last recorded146,867 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK402 XBL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 146,867 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 135,894 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 134,724 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 134,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2006 129,748 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes o/s/r n/s/r starting to corrode

water leak from rad

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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K402 XBL is a 1993 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 K402 XBL, 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 K402 XBL registered?

K402 XBL is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 18 February 1993.

Is K402 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K402 XBL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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