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E126 EBW

1988 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,193 mi
Last recorded153,193 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE126 EBW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 153,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 152,167 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 14,825 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 148,121 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake pipes

Pass 6 Nov 2007 144,135 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 105,394 miles

brake fluid level lamp flashes when brake applied

exhaust manifold to cylinder head gasket blowing slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2006 105,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake fluid level lamp flashes when brake applied

Pass 11 Nov 2005 102,302 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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E126 EBW is a 1988 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 148,752 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 E126 EBW, 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 38 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 E126 EBW registered?

E126 EBW is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E126 EBW safe to buy?

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