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E376 UAV

1988 BMW 730

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,583 mi
Last recorded188,583 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE376 UAV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 188,583 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen damage outside of wiper sweep

Fail 23 Feb 2012 188,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 169,804 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2011 169,690 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 151,778 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 151,776 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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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E376 UAV is a 1988 BMW 730 in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E376 UAV, 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.

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What year was E376 UAV registered?

E376 UAV is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E376 UAV safe to buy?

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