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HHZ 1217

1987 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,364 mi
Last recorded174,364 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 BMW 730133,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHZ 1217
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2013 174,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 174,364 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 174,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f seat back rest twisted.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 171,582 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 166,476 miles

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

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

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

coolent radiator deteriated

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2011 166,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

coolent radiator deteriated

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 159,480 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 159,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 May 2009 154,573 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 148,962 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 148,962 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 144,386 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 133,562 miles

Nearside Outer Front 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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HHZ 1217 is a 1987 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1987 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 133,041 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 HHZ 1217, 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 39 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 HHZ 1217 registered?

HHZ 1217 is a 1987 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is HHZ 1217 safe to buy?

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