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E742 HTL

1988 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,469 mi
Last recorded98,469 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE742 HTL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2006 98,469 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 98,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2006 96,979 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 96,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to o/s/r seat belt stork clasp,but functonal. †slight play at steering wheel. †slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt. †n/s main beam glass cracked.

fluid on steering box and subframe. †corrosion to front exhaust section. †corrosion to fuel lines. †sills obscured by plastic trim. †o/s/f jacking point corroded and holed, but non-structual. †corrosion to suspension componants. †

n/s/f shock absorber damp. †diff oil leaks. †corrosion to coil springs. †surface corrosion to various brake pipes. †slight cracking in side wall of o/s/f tyre. †

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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E742 HTL is a 1988 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E742 HTL, 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.

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What year was E742 HTL registered?

E742 HTL is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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