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K417 APF

1993 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,373 mi
Last recorded206,373 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 730135,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK417 APF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 206,373 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN ON INNER FACES.

SCREEN CHIPPED.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 206,362 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN ON INNER FACES.

SCREEN CHIPPED.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 186,597 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 178,379 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 169,662 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2005 159,585 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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K417 APF is a 1993 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K417 APF, 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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What year was K417 APF registered?

K417 APF is a 1993 BMW 730, first registered on 17 June 1993.

Is K417 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K417 APF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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