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E258 RRP

1988 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

534,459 mi
Last recorded534,459 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE258 RRP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 534,459 miles

slight play in steering idler arm bushes

small hole in offside rear light unit on edge

Fail 3 Feb 2010 534,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front head lamps have beam deflectors fitted

child seat fitted to offside rear

slight play in steering idler arm bushes

small hole in offside rear light unit on edge

Pass 4 Feb 2009 528,358 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

wiper blades split

Fail 27 Jan 2009 528,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

wiper blades split

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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E258 RRP is a 1988 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E258 RRP, 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

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What year was E258 RRP registered?

E258 RRP is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E258 RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E258 RRP 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.

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