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E282 XGC

1987 BMW 730

Beige Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,960 mi
Last recorded125,960 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 BMW 730133,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE282 XGC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 125,960 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017
Fail 19 Jun 2017

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 124,456 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 123,138 miles

Oil leak

front both tyre inner side slight cracks

Pass 1 Oct 2007

Off-side track rod end gaiter/boot is split.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 119,842 miles

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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E282 XGC is a 1987 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E282 XGC, 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.

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What year was E282 XGC registered?

E282 XGC is a 1987 BMW 730, first registered on 2 November 1987.

Is E282 XGC safe to buy?

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