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F286 EKE

1988 BMW 730

Bronze Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,417 mi
Last recorded144,417 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF286 EKE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 144,417 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/r tyre low,perished and nail in

rear brake discs corroded

rear fuel pipe by filter badly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2009 143,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s drag link joint slight play

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2008 141,713 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded and pads getting low

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2007 140,052 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front upper control arm bushes weak

n/s/r outer sill corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2006 138,373 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 138,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front upper control arm bushes splitting

o/s/f outer sill corroded

rear discs corroded

rear fuel pipes 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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F286 EKE 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 F286 EKE, 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

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What year was F286 EKE registered?

F286 EKE is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 12 October 1988.

Is F286 EKE safe to buy?

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