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H248 POB

1990 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,965 mi
Last recorded159,965 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH248 POB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2017 159,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear axle bushes are slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear outer sills are rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2016 158,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear outer sill are rusty

slight play in nearside of steering

Pass 17 Feb 2015 156,080 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 153,317 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside and offside rear outer sills look rusty (have covers over them)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 150,081 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 150,075 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside rear handbrake cable is rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2012 147,568 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r hand brake outer casing in poor condition

Fail 21 Feb 2012 147,568 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r hand brake outer casing in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2011 145,387 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 144,566 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 143,074 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 141,133 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 137,752 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 137,749 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 133,953 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 133,941 miles

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

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

nearside rear axel bush starting to perish

offside rear axel bush starting to perish

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jan 2006 133,901 miles

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

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

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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H248 POB is a 1990 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H248 POB, 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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H248 POB is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 9 October 1990.

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