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JIW 8539

1988 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,217 mi
Last recorded164,217 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 8539
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2007 164,217 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 153,815 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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 8539 is a 1988 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 8539, 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 8539?

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What year was JIW 8539 registered?

JIW 8539 is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 24 March 1988.

Is JIW 8539 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIW 8539 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JIW 8539 have outstanding finance?

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