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E732 KYP

1987 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,126 mi
Last recorded193,126 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 730133,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE732 KYP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 193,126 miles

freeplay in offside front drop link

offside front seat belt fraying

rear number plate in poor condition

sills and floor very rusty and weak

Fail 6 May 2009 193,124 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

freeplay in offside front drop link

offside front seat belt fraying

rear number plate in poor condition

sills and floor very rusty and weak

Pass 18 Oct 2007 191,653 miles

all metal brake pipes under car corroded

floor pans & chassis legs badly corroded

o/s/r driveshaft boot in poor condition

rear axle bushes in poor condition

rear wheel arches badly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2006 190,551 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f flexi hose insurcure

Pass 23 Nov 2006 190,551 miles

n/s/f flexi hose insurcure

Pass 18 Oct 2005 190,505 miles

front tyres just legal

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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E732 KYP is a 1987 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E732 KYP, 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 E732 KYP registered?

E732 KYP is a 1987 BMW 730, first registered on 5 November 1987.

Is E732 KYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E732 KYP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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