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D471 OUK

1987 BMW 730

Bronze Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

213,840 mi
Last recorded213,840 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 730133,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD471 OUK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2007 213,840 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 213,230 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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D471 OUK is a 1987 BMW 730 in Bronze with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D471 OUK, 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 D471 OUK registered?

D471 OUK is a 1987 BMW 730, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D471 OUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D471 OUK shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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