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E329 JDD

1987 BMW 730

Beige Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,721 mi
Last recorded88,721 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 730133,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE329 JDD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 88,721 miles

n/s/f sill covered with plastic trim full inspection not posible

shock absorbers all round poor and slight oil leak

Fail 19 May 2008 88,699 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

n/s/f sill covered with plastic trim full inspection not posible

shock absorbers all round poor and slight oil leak

Pass 21 May 2007 84,901 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 84,879 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers over outer sills unable to give good inspection

Pass 8 May 2006 81,936 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 81,899 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E329 JDD is a 1987 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E329 JDD, 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 E329 JDD registered?

E329 JDD is a 1987 BMW 730, first registered on 24 August 1987.

Is E329 JDD safe to buy?

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