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E353 XUA

1988 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

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Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE353 XUA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025
Pass 17 Sep 2024
Pass 18 Aug 2023 125,083 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 123,716 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 122,037 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 120,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 119,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2011 117,875 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 116,718 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 114,017 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 112,337 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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E353 XUA is a 1988 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E353 XUA, 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

How do I check the history of E353 XUA?

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What year was E353 XUA registered?

E353 XUA is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E353 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E353 XUA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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