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F251 JNB

1989 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,965 mi
Last recorded98,965 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF251 JNB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 98,965 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 98,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 88,215 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2008 88,208 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2006 88,188 miles

Corrosion Starting To The O/s N/s Brake Discs

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

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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F251 JNB is a 1989 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F251 JNB, 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 F251 JNB registered?

F251 JNB is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F251 JNB safe to buy?

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