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E247 EVJ

1987 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,379 mi
Last recorded180,379 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 BMW 730133,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE247 EVJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 180,379 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 180,372 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2009 180,294 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 180,294 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E247 EVJ is a 1987 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E247 EVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E247 EVJ registered?

E247 EVJ is a 1987 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E247 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E247 EVJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E247 EVJ have outstanding finance?

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