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F837 UPB

1988 BMW 730

Bronze Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,922 mi
Last recorded159,922 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF837 UPB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 159,922 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front headlight has slight play

Sill covers are fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 159,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front headlight has slight play

Sill covers are fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 158,958 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front headlight bracket has slight play

Sill covers are fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 158,204 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front under cover tray is fitted

metal brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2010 156,457 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front under tray is fitted

metal brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2009 154,803 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

metal brake pipes have corrosion

under cover tray is fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2009 154,771 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

metal brake pipes have corrosion

under cover tray is fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2008 151,848 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front under tray cover is fitted

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 151,816 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front under tray cover is fitted

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 145,473 miles

Brake servo is damp indicating a possible leak of brake fliud

Front under tray cover is fitted

Metal brake pipes are corroded

Nearside rear wheel is buckled

Rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 20 Dec 2007 145,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake servo is damp indicating a possible leak of brake fliud

Front under tray cover is fitted

Metal brake pipes are corroded

Nearside rear wheel is buckled

Rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2006 138,980 miles

Front under tray fitted

Metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2006 131,748 miles

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

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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F837 UPB is a 1988 BMW 730 in Bronze with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F837 UPB, 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 F837 UPB registered?

F837 UPB is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F837 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F837 UPB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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