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E530 NOT

1987 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,493 mi
Last recorded71,493 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1987 BMW 730133,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE530 NOT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 71,493 miles

outer skin of rear silencer is corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 70,627 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 70,627 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,942 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 69,268 miles

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

surfaces of both front brake hoses are "powdery"

Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,986 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 67,867 miles

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

rear seat belt buckles are stiff to operate

Pass 23 Aug 2007 67,415 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 66,870 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 66,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 65,702 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres are worn on outer edges

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

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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E530 NOT is a 1987 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 133,041 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 E530 NOT, 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 39 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E530 NOT registered?

E530 NOT is a 1987 BMW 730, first registered on 27 October 1987.

Is E530 NOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E530 NOT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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