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F706 RMG

1988 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF706 RMG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2011

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 136,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in steering system

Pass 9 Sep 2009 133,005 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 132,958 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 131,528 miles

o/s/r light unit's lens damaged.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 129,864 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 129,864 miles

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

n/s f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 127,935 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 127,935 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

engine leaks poss sump.

n/s front antiroll bar linkage top rubberseal split.

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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F706 RMG is a 1988 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F706 RMG, 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 F706 RMG registered?

F706 RMG is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 4 August 1988.

Is F706 RMG safe to buy?

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