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E570 FWV

1988 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,891 mi
Last recorded149,891 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE570 FWV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 149,891 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears and front too rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm 225/60/15

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Rear axle boots are split

all coil springs rusty

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

slight play on both front drop links

Pass 16 Jun 2016 149,845 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearly on limit (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 149,845 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearly on limit (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 149,009 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 148,986 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 148,394 miles

Oil leak

from the Engine

Pass 12 Aug 2009 148,196 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 146,669 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2008 146,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 145,060 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 145,060 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 143,347 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 143,347 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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E570 FWV is a 1988 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E570 FWV, 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 E570 FWV registered?

E570 FWV is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 24 June 1988.

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