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E225 KSL

1988 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,697 mi
Last recorded144,697 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE225 KSL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 144,697 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 144,218 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

metal fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 21 May 2021 144,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

metal fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Apr 2019 143,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Apr 2018 142,937 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 140,616 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 136,987 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 136,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 127,761 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 117,061 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 127,609 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 123,401 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 123,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 120,874 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 111,810 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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E225 KSL is a 1988 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E225 KSL, 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 E225 KSL registered?

E225 KSL is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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