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D140 PKP

1987 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,465 mi
Last recorded164,465 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 730133,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD140 PKP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2008 164,465 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

petrol pipe slight corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2008 164,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

petrol pipe slight corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2007 162,839 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 162,839 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 159,590 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 159,590 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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D140 PKP is a 1987 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 133,041 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D140 PKP, 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 39 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D140 PKP registered?

D140 PKP is a 1987 BMW 730, first registered on 29 June 1987.

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