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H457 OWP

1990 BMW 730

Red Lpg 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,988 mi
Last recorded231,988 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH457 OWP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 231,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 228,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 223,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 223,184 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 214,983 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 207,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust slightly coroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,989 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust slightly coroded

Fail 12 Oct 2012 82,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust slightly coroded

Pass 23 May 2011 71,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,910 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 62,910 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 53,874 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,428 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 48,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H457 OWP is a 1990 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,986cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H457 OWP, 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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H457 OWP is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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