BMW 730i SE Auto (1987)
1987 BMW 730i SE Auto
CarHunch is tracking 720 1987 BMW 730i SE Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
**This 1987 BMW 730i has a 0% first-time pass rate—far below the UK's 80% average—which means every single vehicle in this sample failed its MOT on first attempt. Critically, we have no data on dangerous defects, average failures, or mileage for these 720 cars, so the full picture of what's wrong with them remains unclear.**
**The zero pass rate combined with a median CarHunch score of just 50 suggests these are genuinely troubled vehicles, likely high-mileage or severely neglected examples from a 37-year-old model. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a BMW specialist before committing, as the broad failure pattern indicates systemic issues rather than isolated faults.**
We have 720 1987 BMW 730i SE Auto vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1987 BMW 730i SE Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a BMW 730i SE Auto
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