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RJI 1684

1988 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

231,437 mi
Last recorded231,437 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 730148,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJI 1684
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2007 231,437 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering box

center brake light inoperative

rear fuel pipes corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2007 231,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Center brake light inoperative

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering box

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2007 231,431 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 227,129 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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RJI 1684 is a 1988 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RJI 1684, 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.

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What year was RJI 1684 registered?

RJI 1684 is a 1988 BMW 730, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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