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E52 NFL

1988 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,381 mi
Last recorded163,381 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE52 NFL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 163,381 miles

Minor play in steering box

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Off side headlamp dim

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes corroding

Tyres displaying age related cracks

Fail 1 Nov 2011 163,381 miles

Centre Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Minor play in steering box

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Off side headlamp dim

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pipes corroding

Tyres displaying age related cracks

Pass 22 Jun 2010 162,060 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 162,060 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 161,138 miles

Near side front brakes partially binding

Oil leak

Play in centre tie rod joints

Play in steering idler arm near side

Rear brake pipes corroding

Wipers smearing

play in near side front lower arm ball joint

Fail 28 Jul 2009 161,138 miles

Near side front brakes partially binding

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in centre tie rod joints

Play in steering idler arm near side

Rear brake pipes corroding

Wipers smearing

play in near side front lower arm ball joint

Fail 14 Aug 2008 160,962 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 160,962 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 159,100 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 154,608 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2005 151,400 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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E52 NFL is a 1988 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E52 NFL, 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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E52 NFL is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 1988.

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