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D510 HYT

1987 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,238 mi
Last recorded95,238 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 1987 BMW 730133,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD510 HYT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 95,238 miles

Front front wipers only work on intermintent and fast/2nd speed

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jack up point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 240/45zr415 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 94,704 miles

Front wipers only work on intermintent and fast/2nd speed

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 240/45zr415 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 94,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

BOTH FRONT TO REAR & O/S/R BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. EXTENSIVE CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT THIS VEHICLE.

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

WIPERS ONLY WORK ON INTERMINTENT & FAST SPEED.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 93,985 miles

CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT VEHICLE

WIPERS ONLY WORK ON INTERMINTENT & FAST SETTING

Pass 27 Jul 2017

Body has slight corrosion sills covered plus old bodywork repairs (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged and corroded (7.2.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak and slight play (2.2.D.2e)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2016 91,485 miles

COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE. CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT THIS VEHICLE.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

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

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING IDLER

Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 90,064 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 88,575 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 86,846 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,053 miles

COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE

Fail 17 Jul 2012 85,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE

Pass 19 Jul 2011 82,993 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front seat belts slightly frayed

Fail 19 Jul 2011 82,993 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front seat belts slightly frayed

Pass 21 Jul 2010 81,037 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front discs worn very low

both rear discs badly worn

front number plate cracked

n/s/f strut top mount feels stiff

slight auto box leak

Fail 20 Jul 2010 81,036 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f strut top mount feels stiff

slight auto box leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front discs worn very low

both rear discs badly worn

Pass 1 Aug 2009 78,992 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front upper a.r.b.l dust covers split

front number plate cracked

oil leak at auto box

play in wiper linkage

Fail 31 Jul 2009 78,992 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front upper a.r.b.l dust covers split

front number plate cracked

oil leak at auto box

play in wiper linkage

Pass 30 Jul 2008 76,612 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2007

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/front anti roll bar link rod dust cover split

o/s/front anti roll bar link rod dust cover split

Pass 24 Jul 2006 70,434 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a nail in it near inner sidewall

nearside front upper anti-roll bar link boot split

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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D510 HYT is a 1987 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D510 HYT, 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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D510 HYT is a 1987 BMW 730, first registered on 10 June 1987.

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