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H466 BPO

1990 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

262,603 mi
Last recorded262,603 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH466 BPO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 262,603 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 262,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear outer CV boots perishing

Engine has an oil leak

Fuel lines rusty

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

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

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 discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2010 262,575 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 262,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 258,720 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 249,868 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 249,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 239,098 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 239,098 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 231,048 miles

both front mudflaps rubbing on tyres

both rear Anti-roll bar bushes splitting

o/s/r brake has metallic noise when handbrake applied

some play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

some play in steering box

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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H466 BPO is a 1990 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H466 BPO, 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 H466 BPO registered?

H466 BPO is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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