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A4 NLB

1989 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

165,894 mi
Last recorded165,894 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2006
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 NLB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2006 165,894 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 165,894 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 165,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

gas kit fitted poorly wiring loom insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2005 161,506 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2005 161,506 miles

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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A4 NLB is a 1989 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 A4 NLB, 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.

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What year was A4 NLB registered?

A4 NLB is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A4 NLB safe to buy?

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