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H228 ATO

1990 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,705 mi
Last recorded180,705 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH228 ATO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 180,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 180,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 167,475 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 166,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 144,678 miles

Original advisories still applie.

Fail 24 Feb 2006 144,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Drivers door lock barrell is missing.

Metal fuel lines are corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside+Offside front tyres are worn on inner edges of treads.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front suspension lower (front)control arm ball-joint protective boot is split.

Outer sils unchecked due to coverings fitted.

Rear brake flexi hose metal ferrules are starting to corrode.

Rear of gearbox is damp with fluid.

Slight play detected in steering box drop arm ball-pin.

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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H228 ATO is a 1990 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H228 ATO, 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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What year was H228 ATO registered?

H228 ATO is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 23 October 1990.

Is H228 ATO safe to buy?

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