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JIW 641

1988 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 641
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 May 2011

O/S PARK BRAKE LOW EFFORT.

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

REAR SILENCER WEAK WITH CORROSION.

SCREEN CRACKED IN ZONE B,WITH IN ACCEPTABLE LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST.

WEAR IN STEERING IDLER.

Pass 28 May 2011

O/S PARK BRAKE LOW EFFORT.

REAR SILENCER WEAK WITH CORROSION.

SCREEN CRACKED IN ZONE B,WITH IN ACCEPTABLE LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST.

WEAR IN STEERING IDLER.

Pass 5 May 2010 110,208 miles

SCREEN CRACKED,OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA.

WEAR IN N/S STEERING IDLER BUSH.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 110,206 miles

MINOR WINDSCREEN DAMAGE-N/S.

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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JIW 641 is a 1988 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 148,752 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 JIW 641, 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 38 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JIW 641?

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What year was JIW 641 registered?

JIW 641 is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is JIW 641 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIW 641 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JIW 641 have outstanding finance?

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