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F204 DOM

1989 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,408 mi
Last recorded110,408 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF204 DOM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 110,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

knocking from steering on lock to lock test

offside front headlight loose in mounting

sexhaust back box corroded

Fail 27 May 2012 110,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

knocking from steering on lock to lock test

offside front headlight loose in mounting

sexhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 May 2011 104,643 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2010 99,896 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 98,951 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 98,056 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 96,916 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 94,476 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 94,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

leak from rear diff axle

residue all over engine area/power steering reservoir and pipes

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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F204 DOM is a 1989 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F204 DOM, 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 F204 DOM registered?

F204 DOM is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F204 DOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F204 DOM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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