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SIB 2862

1987 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,429 mi
Last recorded109,429 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1987 BMW 730133,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIB 2862
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 109,429 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 109,429 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 107,851 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 106,630 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 106,597 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 104,676 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 102,548 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 100,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SIB 2862 is a 1987 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SIB 2862, 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

How do I check the history of SIB 2862?

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What year was SIB 2862 registered?

SIB 2862 is a 1987 BMW 730, first registered on 22 May 1987.

Is SIB 2862 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIB 2862 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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