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H236 JVR

1990 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

216,134 mi
Last recorded216,134 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2006
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH236 JVR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2006 216,134 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 216,134 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 208,504 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 208,504 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

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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H236 JVR is a 1990 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H236 JVR, 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 H236 JVR registered?

H236 JVR is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H236 JVR safe to buy?

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