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F693 MCA

1988 BMW 730

Beige Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

998,763 mi
Last recorded998,763 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF693 MCA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2009 998,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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F693 MCA is a 1988 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F693 MCA, 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 F693 MCA registered?

F693 MCA is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F693 MCA safe to buy?

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