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E60 XWE

1988 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,823 mi
Last recorded151,823 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE60 XWE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 151,823 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 151,823 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 150,694 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 150,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 140,543 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 140,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 135,023 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 135,023 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 134,641 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes 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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E60 XWE is a 1988 BMW 730 in Black 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 E60 XWE, 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

How do I check the history of E60 XWE?

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What year was E60 XWE registered?

E60 XWE is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E60 XWE safe to buy?

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