CarVerify

Free Car Check

E745 FFG

1988 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

238,111 mi
Last recorded238,111 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE745 FFG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2009 238,111 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 227,332 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

center box rubber splitting

Pass 30 Aug 2007 217,009 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 204,674 miles

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

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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E745 FFG is a 1988 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E745 FFG, 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

How do I check the history of E745 FFG?

You can check the full history of E745 FFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E745 FFG registered?

E745 FFG is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 7 June 1988.

Is E745 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E745 FFG shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E745 FFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E745 FFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.