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E66 DJO

1988 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,981 mi
Last recorded181,981 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE66 DJO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 181,981 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 181,975 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 180,450 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 180,450 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2009 179,393 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 176,295 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 166,709 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2005 156,793 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E66 DJO is a 1988 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E66 DJO, 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

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What year was E66 DJO registered?

E66 DJO is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 23 February 1988.

Is E66 DJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E66 DJO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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