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AMJ 3S

1989 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

230,022 mi
Last recorded230,022 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMJ 3S
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 230,022 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

slight exhaust blow on front silencer

Pass 28 Oct 2024 227,581 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 227,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 9 Oct 2023 224,430 miles

Offside Rear sub-frame bush deteriorated but can function as intended

Pass 10 Oct 2022 221,347 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 218,055 miles

over covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 13 Oct 2020 214,307 miles

over covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 14 Oct 2019 209,968 miles

Unable to view both outer sill conditions due to sill covers fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 204,627 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 199,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Unable to view outer sill conditions due to sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 193,326 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 187,056 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 180,745 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 174,492 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 168,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to sills

Pass 10 Oct 2011 161,971 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 208,521 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 201,570 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 195,869 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 188,436 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 188,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front jacking piont corroded and nearside rear starting

Pass 7 Nov 2006 181,320 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 176,327 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AMJ 3S is a 1989 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AMJ 3S, 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 AMJ 3S registered?

AMJ 3S is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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