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J687 EHT

1991 BMW 730

Beige Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

210,449 mi
Last recorded210,449 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ687 EHT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2011 210,449 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 197,964 miles

Oil leak

all tyres wearing low

offside rear brake pipe heavily greased

Pass 30 Sep 2009 184,194 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 183,241 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 178,791 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 176,109 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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J687 EHT is a 1991 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 137,710 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 J687 EHT, 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 35 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 J687 EHT registered?

J687 EHT is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J687 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J687 EHT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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