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F950 ORT

1988 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

230,060 mi
Last recorded230,060 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2005
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF950 ORT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2005 230,060 miles

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode. †

Metal fuel pipes at rear starting to corrode

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

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

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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F950 ORT is a 1988 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F950 ORT, 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 F950 ORT?

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What year was F950 ORT registered?

F950 ORT is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 7 November 1988.

Is F950 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F950 ORT shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F950 ORT have outstanding finance?

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