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E2 LRB

1988 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,495 mi
Last recorded148,495 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 LRB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 148,495 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 147,919 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 147,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 146,059 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 144,303 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 141,961 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2006 139,959 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 139,959 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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E2 LRB is a 1988 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 E2 LRB, 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 E2 LRB registered?

E2 LRB is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is E2 LRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 LRB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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