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E322 HAP

1988 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

295,020 mi
Last recorded295,020 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE322 HAP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 295,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front side steel rim fitted

offside rear tyre cracks on tread,unable to see chords

slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

slight play detected from steering box

Fail 9 Nov 2011 295,020 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front side steel rim fitted

offside rear tyre cracks on tread,unable to see chords

slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

slight play detected from steering box

Pass 11 Nov 2009 286,647 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 286,647 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 283,360 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 283,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 280,996 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E322 HAP is a 1988 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E322 HAP, 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 E322 HAP registered?

E322 HAP is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E322 HAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E322 HAP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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