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H356 JEV

1990 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

115,036 mi
Last recorded115,036 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH356 JEV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 115,036 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 114,885 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 114,723 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 114,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 114,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 114,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 113,846 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 113,606 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 113,003 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,819 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 111,155 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 110,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 110,610 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 110,359 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 110,079 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 110,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2011 109,825 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 109,409 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 108,372 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 107,230 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 107,230 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 104,740 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 101,056 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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H356 JEV is a 1990 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H356 JEV, 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 H356 JEV registered?

H356 JEV is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 29 August 1990.

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