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E767 FCU

1988 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,816 mi
Last recorded113,816 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE767 FCU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 113,816 miles

rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear subframe bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 28 Nov 2008 113,816 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear subframe bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 23 Nov 2007 105,990 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar links grease covers split

o/s/r and n/s/r brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2007 105,930 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar links grease covers split

o/s/r and n/s/r brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2006 96,489 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 96,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 85,403 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 85,403 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively 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
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E767 FCU is a 1988 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E767 FCU, 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 E767 FCU registered?

E767 FCU is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E767 FCU safe to buy?

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