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H862 CFM

1990 BMW 730

Gold Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,719 mi
Last recorded139,719 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH862 CFM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 139,719 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 138,727 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 138,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 137,695 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 135,731 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 130,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 126,857 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 122,633 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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H862 CFM is a 1990 BMW 730 in Gold with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H862 CFM, 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 H862 CFM registered?

H862 CFM is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H862 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H862 CFM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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