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E277 DTT

1988 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,899 mi
Last recorded184,899 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE277 DTT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2011 184,899 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside & offside front upper suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

rear differential damp

rear subframe front bushes starting to split away

rust patches (sideskirts fitted)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 179,122 miles

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

rear main beam, offside main bush starting to split away

rust patches

sill covers fitted

slight play in all steering joints

steering gearbox damp

Fail 24 Sep 2010 179,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear main beam, offside main bush starting to split away

rust patches

sill covers fitted

slight play in all steering joints

steering gearbox damp

Pass 21 Sep 2009 175,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link dust covers split

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

plastic sideskirts fitted at time of test

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight play in n/s steering idler joint

Fail 17 Sep 2009 175,419 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link dust covers split

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

plastic sideskirts fitted at time of test

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight play in n/s steering idler joint

Pass 23 Oct 2007 174,866 miles

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

slight plat in n/s steering joints

Pass 7 Sep 2006 173,838 miles

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

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

heavy surface corrosin to rear exhaust system

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2005 172,109 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

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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E277 DTT is a 1988 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E277 DTT, 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 E277 DTT registered?

E277 DTT is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 4 May 1988.

Is E277 DTT safe to buy?

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