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E703 DRG

1988 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,396 mi
Last recorded160,396 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE703 DRG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2012 160,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 159,535 miles

both front tyres wearing edges/getting close to wear bars/perishing(may need replacing soon 225/60 15)

engine oil leak

exhaust heavily corroded in places

front discs corroding/slight lip

general underbody corrosion

o/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars/perishing (may need replacing soon)

rear discs corroding/slight lip

small chips in windscreen

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 6 Apr 2010 158,424 miles

exhaust corroding

front discs corroding

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges/perishing

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded (just meets)

o/s/r tyre perishing

small chips in windscreen

various oil leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2009 157,003 miles

advise all shocks have reduced damping effect

advise oil leak from steering conponent

Pass 1 Apr 2008 155,112 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 153,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 150,034 miles

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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E703 DRG is a 1988 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E703 DRG, 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 E703 DRG registered?

E703 DRG is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E703 DRG safe to buy?

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