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D735 ACX

1987 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,034 mi
Last recorded116,034 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1987 BMW 730133,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD735 ACX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 116,034 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 112,338 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 112,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Nearside bracket missing, offside bracket broken (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 104,510 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 104,510 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 104,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres 3mm and 5yrs old

wear to front discs

Pass 13 May 2014 95,812 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 95,081 miles

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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D735 ACX is a 1987 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D735 ACX, 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 D735 ACX registered?

D735 ACX is a 1987 BMW 730, first registered on 16 June 1987.

Is D735 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D735 ACX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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