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E686 EDV

1988 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,537 mi
Last recorded155,537 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE686 EDV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2006 155,537 miles

NO FRONT SIDE REPEATERS FITTED

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Fail 8 Aug 2006 155,503 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

adv no front side repeaters fitted

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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E686 EDV is a 1988 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E686 EDV, 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 E686 EDV registered?

E686 EDV is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E686 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E686 EDV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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