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F868 JAT

1988 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF868 JAT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017

(vision restricted) plastic covers on both outer sills

various places under vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 174,391 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f steering idler bushes have play

plastic covers on both outer sills

various places under vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 172,253 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

play in nearside steering idler

restricted vision to both sills due to plastic covers

Pass 9 Jun 2014 171,957 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 171,957 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 170,457 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 168,980 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 168,980 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 167,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 165,803 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 165,803 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel cap sealing washer starting to crack

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 163,412 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 161,005 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 161,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel filler cap seal starting to crack

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

centre mirror missing

Pass 11 Jun 2007 158,923 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 158,923 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 158,112 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 158,112 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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F868 JAT is a 1988 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F868 JAT, 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 F868 JAT registered?

F868 JAT is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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The MOT history for F868 JAT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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