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D590 XYJ

1987 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,082 mi
Last recorded112,082 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 730133,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD590 XYJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 112,082 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 111,953 miles

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

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

corrosion around n/s/f sill jacking point just outside perscribed aera

Pass 19 May 2011 111,743 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 111,743 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside rear wheel arch will soon require welding

Pass 6 Apr 2010 111,216 miles

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

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

nearside and offside sills will soon require welding at missing jacking points

offside rear fuel pipe corroded will soon require replacing

play in steering box will require attension before next m.o.t.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 110,323 miles

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

nearside and offside sills may require welding before next m.o.t

play in seering box may require attension before next m.o.t

Pass 10 Apr 2008 108,898 miles

slight play in sreering box soon requires attension

Pass 11 Apr 2007 107,520 miles

steering box has slight play will soon require attension

Pass 10 Apr 2006 105,557 miles

slight ware in pivot arm bush of steering box poss required next m.o.t.

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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D590 XYJ is a 1987 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D590 XYJ, 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 D590 XYJ registered?

D590 XYJ is a 1987 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D590 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D590 XYJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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