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B4 SGF

1990 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,203 mi
Last recorded147,203 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 SGF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 147,203 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 147,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both rear axle bushes are splitting and perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2006 141,332 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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B4 SGF is a 1990 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 147,245 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 B4 SGF, 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 36 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B4 SGF registered?

B4 SGF is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 12 May 1990.

Is B4 SGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 SGF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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