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PIL 5114

1990 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,884 mi
Last recorded178,884 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 5114
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 178,884 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 178,884 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 176,883 miles

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

windscreen damage close to limit

Pass 17 Jun 2005 170,591 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 170,584 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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PIL 5114 is a 1990 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 147,245 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 PIL 5114, 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 36 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 PIL 5114 registered?

PIL 5114 is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is PIL 5114 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 5114 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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