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E725 VJO

1987 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,353 mi
Last recorded205,353 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2005
Typical for 1987 BMW 730133,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE725 VJO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2005 205,353 miles

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

Front brakes slightly out of balence

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Rear metal brake pipes coroading

Rear sub frame bushes perishing

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2005 205,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/F Anti roll bar droplink slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust rubber missing

oil leak

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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E725 VJO is a 1987 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 133,041 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 E725 VJO, 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 39 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E725 VJO registered?

E725 VJO is a 1987 BMW 730, first registered on 15 August 1987.

Is E725 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E725 VJO 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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