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H610 KAV

1990 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,530 mi
Last recorded182,530 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH610 KAV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 182,530 miles

all brake discs corroded on outer edges

centre exhaust mountings perished

fuel lines corroded at rear

possible slight leak in centre exhaust system

rear antiroll bar link bushes perished

Fail 26 May 2009 182,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

all brake discs corroded on outer edges

centre exhaust mountings perished

fuel lines corroded at rear

possible slight leak in centre exhaust system

rear antiroll bar link bushes perished

Pass 22 May 2008 178,045 miles

All metal fuel pipes have heavy corrosion

Front brakes slightly out of balance at 13%

Offside front suspension tie-bar rubber gaiter split

rear exhaust rubber mountings perished

Fail 19 May 2008 178,044 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

All metal fuel pipes have heavy corrosion

Front brakes slightly out of balance at 13%

Offside front suspension tie-bar rubber gaiter split

rear exhaust rubber mountings perished

Fail 21 May 2007 173,851 miles

Centre exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front antiroll bar link upper ball joint cover split

Slight play in steering box

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 May 2007 173,851 miles

Centre exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

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

Nearside front antiroll bar link upper ball joint cover split

Slight play in steering box

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 May 2006 171,651 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 171,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front,rear suspension arm protective boot split

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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H610 KAV is a 1990 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H610 KAV, 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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H610 KAV is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 3 September 1990.

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