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E130 EGY

1988 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,206 mi
Last recorded100,206 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE130 EGY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2006 100,206 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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E130 EGY is a 1988 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E130 EGY, 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.

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What year was E130 EGY registered?

E130 EGY is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 9 May 1988.

Is E130 EGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E130 EGY shows 1 test 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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