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D38 XRB

1987 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,925 mi
Last recorded137,925 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1987 BMW 730133,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD38 XRB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 137,925 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 131,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 128,817 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2007 128,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 123,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D38 XRB is a 1987 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 D38 XRB, 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

How do I check the history of D38 XRB?

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What year was D38 XRB registered?

D38 XRB is a 1987 BMW 730, first registered on 13 May 1987.

Is D38 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D38 XRB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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