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PIA 5560

1987 BMW 730

Bronze Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,248 mi
Last recorded199,248 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 730133,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIA 5560
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 199,248 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr osr (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 199,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Dec 2023

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 198,491 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Both front Antiroll bar drop link D bush caps are corroded.

Nearside Front Top shock absorber mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar bush starting to split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front top shock mount has slight play

Offside Rear Anti roll bar bush has started to split

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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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PIA 5560 is a 1987 BMW 730 in Bronze with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PIA 5560, 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 PIA 5560 registered?

PIA 5560 is a 1987 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is PIA 5560 safe to buy?

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