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H370 HCS

1990 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

230,003 mi
Last recorded230,003 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2006
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH370 HCS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2006 230,003 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 230,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

225 tyres fitted to the front wheels and 215 tyres fitted to the rears

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Long handbrake lever travel

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edge 225-60-15-96V

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 229,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Offside rear sidelight dim

Slight play in steering linkage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H370 HCS is a 1990 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 H370 HCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H370 HCS registered?

H370 HCS is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 7 August 1990.

Is H370 HCS safe to buy?

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