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E450 DNK

1988 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

227,557 mi
Last recorded227,557 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE450 DNK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 227,557 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 227,557 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 225,826 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 225,805 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 221,092 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 221,092 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 214,052 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 214,052 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advice play in steering joints

Pass 24 Jan 2006 208,548 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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E450 DNK is a 1988 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E450 DNK, 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 E450 DNK registered?

E450 DNK is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E450 DNK safe to buy?

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