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F277 WRE

1988 BMW 730

Bronze Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

239,563 mi
Last recorded239,563 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF277 WRE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 239,563 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2010 239,563 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 238,397 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2008 236,842 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 233,575 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all brake hose flexi ferrules corroded

both rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

unable to check outer sills due to skirting fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2006 232,420 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

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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F277 WRE is a 1988 BMW 730 in Bronze with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F277 WRE, 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 F277 WRE registered?

F277 WRE is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 9 August 1988.

Is F277 WRE safe to buy?

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