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H161 BKK

1990 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,168 mi
Last recorded191,168 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH161 BKK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 191,168 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chips to windscreen

corrosion to offside outer sill outside prescribed areas

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre worn heavy on edges but tread not cut as deep

nearside rear tyre close to limit, worn heavy inner edge and cuts in tread

offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge but tread not cut as deep

offside rear tyre worn inner edge but tread not cut as deep and perished

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2011 191,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chips to windscreen

corrosion to offside outer sill outside prescribed areas

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre worn heavy on edges but tread not cut as deep

nearside rear tyre close to limit, worn heavy inner edge and cuts in tread

offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge but tread not cut as deep

offside rear tyre worn inner edge but tread not cut as deep and perished

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 183,648 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges but tread not cut as deep

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

slight damage to rear bumper on offside

some metal brake pipes are painted in underseal and unable to fully inspect

Fail 4 Nov 2010 183,647 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges but tread not cut as deep

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

slight damage to rear bumper on offside

some metal brake pipes are painted in underseal and unable to fully inspect

Pass 27 Jan 2010 179,767 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 179,767 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 173,156 miles

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

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

unable to see front and rear brake pads fully

Pass 12 Dec 2007 168,298 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 162,479 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

unable to see front or rear brake discs/pads fully?

Pass 8 Dec 2005 157,969 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to see front or rear brake discs /pads fully?

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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H161 BKK is a 1990 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 147,245 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 H161 BKK, 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 36 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H161 BKK is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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