MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
534,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play in steering idler arm bushes
small hole in offside rear light unit on edge
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
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
wiper blades split
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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