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H282 DRO

1990 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,456 mi
Last recorded93,456 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH282 DRO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 93,456 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 80,119 miles

slight wear front discs

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear o/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2009 67,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion rear brake hoses

damage front n/plate

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,137 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front lower arms creaking

Fail 20 Jun 2008 60,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front lower arms creaking

Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,112 miles

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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H282 DRO is a 1990 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H282 DRO, 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 H282 DRO registered?

H282 DRO is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H282 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H282 DRO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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