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F500 BWT

1988 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,550 mi
Last recorded146,550 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF500 BWT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 146,550 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 145,643 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 143,767 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 141,747 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 138,264 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 135,380 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 135,380 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 132,138 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 132,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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F500 BWT is a 1988 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F500 BWT, 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 F500 BWT?

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What year was F500 BWT registered?

F500 BWT is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 4 November 1988.

Is F500 BWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F500 BWT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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