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E730 GTF

1988 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,825 mi
Last recorded131,825 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE730 GTF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 131,825 miles

CRACKS IN BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WALLS

Fail 7 Jun 2013 131,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

small cracks in all tyres

Pass 9 Feb 2012 126,702 miles

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

Rear Ex.deteriated

Fail 9 Feb 2012 126,702 miles

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

Rear Ex.deteriated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 125,284 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 123,125 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front anti-roll bar links dust covers split

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2009 120,690 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 118,642 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 116,741 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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E730 GTF is a 1988 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E730 GTF, 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 E730 GTF registered?

E730 GTF is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E730 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E730 GTF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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