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A13 MWB

1989 BMW 730

Bronze Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,333 mi
Last recorded108,333 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 MWB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 108,333 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 108,332 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 108,332 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 108,326 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 108,326 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 108,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 106,671 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 105,229 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 103,764 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 103,576 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 102,140 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 101,139 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 100,119 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 100,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 99,373 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 98,472 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 97,286 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 95,153 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 93,540 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 93,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A13 MWB is a 1989 BMW 730 in Bronze with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 144,573 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 A13 MWB, 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 37 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 A13 MWB registered?

A13 MWB is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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