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H163 ABE

1991 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,458 mi
Last recorded164,458 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH163 ABE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 164,458 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 163,710 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 163,129 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 162,751 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 161,464 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 161,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 159,049 miles

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

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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H163 ABE is a 1991 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 137,710 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 H163 ABE, 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 35 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 H163 ABE registered?

H163 ABE is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 2 January 1991.

Is H163 ABE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H163 ABE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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