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618 UYD

1988 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,573 mi
Last recorded179,573 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration618 UYD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 179,573 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 178,448 miles

centre exhaust rubber mountings worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 178,035 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

rear exhaust rubbers worn

Pass 5 Jan 2010 177,114 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 176,733 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 176,179 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 176,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 175,473 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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618 UYD is a 1988 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 148,752 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 618 UYD, 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 38 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 618 UYD?

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What year was 618 UYD registered?

618 UYD is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is 618 UYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 618 UYD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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