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E253 HAP

1988 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,313 mi
Last recorded84,313 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE253 HAP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 84,313 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017
Fail 4 Aug 2017

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing pitman arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing pitman arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 83,687 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 83,687 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 83,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear subframe rubber bushes worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,161 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 81,570 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,570 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 81,025 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009
Fail 19 Jan 2009

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 76,102 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 74,188 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 70,842 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 70,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres low on tread

rear axle sub frame mountings worn

surface corrosion in os outter sill

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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E253 HAP is a 1988 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E253 HAP, 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

How do I check the history of E253 HAP?

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What year was E253 HAP registered?

E253 HAP is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 15 January 1988.

Is E253 HAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E253 HAP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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