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E44 JJH

1988 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,154 mi
Last recorded51,154 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE44 JJH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 51,154 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 51,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 51,115 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 51,113 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 51,112 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 51,112 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 50,802 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 50,800 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 50,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 50,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 50,797 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 50,796 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,796 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,771 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,731 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,589 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,981 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,216 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 47,877 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 46,255 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,066 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 47,066 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,072 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,390 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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E44 JJH is a 1988 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E44 JJH, 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 E44 JJH registered?

E44 JJH is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 26 May 1988.

Is E44 JJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E44 JJH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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