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E207 MRN

1988 BMW 730

Bronze Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,647 mi
Last recorded145,647 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE207 MRN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 145,647 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT BIND O/S REAR BRAKE

Pass 22 May 2009 142,798 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint gaiter split

offside headlamp glass cracked, beam image and output unaffected

Fail 20 May 2009 142,782 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint gaiter split

offside headlamp glass cracked, beam image and output unaffected

Pass 28 May 2008 139,496 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2007 134,225 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 134,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 129,856 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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E207 MRN is a 1988 BMW 730 in Bronze with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E207 MRN, 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 E207 MRN registered?

E207 MRN is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E207 MRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E207 MRN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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