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H351 FRD

1990 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

262,518 mi
Last recorded262,518 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH351 FRD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 262,518 miles

slight play in n/s idealer arm

Pass 6 Mar 2009 249,361 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2009 249,361 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2008 243,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight play in nearside steering drop arm

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 243,784 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight play in nearside steering drop arm

Pass 9 Mar 2007 235,354 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 235,354 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Mar 2006 225,668 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 225,668 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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H351 FRD is a 1990 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H351 FRD, 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 H351 FRD registered?

H351 FRD is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 17 August 1990.

Is H351 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H351 FRD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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