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F427 MPK

1988 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,966 mi
Last recorded146,966 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2005
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF427 MPK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2005 146,966 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 146,949 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Accident damage on n/s starting to corrode.

Both front lower ball joints have broken gaiters & will probably wear quite quickly.

Both front seat belts do not retract very well.

Corrosion starting on n/s rear wheel arch & sill.

Gaiters split on both front anti roll bar links.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear brake hose corroding & only just acceptable for mot.

Metal fuel pipes under car corroding.

O/s front strut corroding.

O/s rear brake pads look low but unable to see very well with the wheels on, recommend wheels are removed to check properly.

Oil on engine & gearbox.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear anti roll bar bushes starting to split.

Surface corrosion on brake discs.

Various suspension bushes showing signs of wear.

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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F427 MPK is a 1988 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F427 MPK, 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 F427 MPK registered?

F427 MPK is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F427 MPK safe to buy?

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