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D28 WTV

1987 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,950 mi
Last recorded79,950 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 730133,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD28 WTV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 79,950 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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D28 WTV is a 1987 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 D28 WTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D28 WTV registered?

D28 WTV is a 1987 BMW 730, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D28 WTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D28 WTV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D28 WTV have outstanding finance?

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