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D310 FFS

1987 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

129,766 mi
Last recorded129,766 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 730133,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD310 FFS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2007 129,766 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 129,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 129,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f sill corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2006 127,430 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 127,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

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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D310 FFS is a 1987 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D310 FFS, 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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D310 FFS is a 1987 BMW 730, first registered on 4 June 1987.

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