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F122 PYV

1989 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

220,538 mi
Last recorded220,538 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF122 PYV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 220,538 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 220,535 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 214,541 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 214,541 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 209,272 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 202,485 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 202,485 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

brake fluid evident around master cylinder but no leak found

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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F122 PYV is a 1989 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F122 PYV, 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 F122 PYV registered?

F122 PYV is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 3 February 1989.

Is F122 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F122 PYV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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