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F383 RYY

1989 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,721 mi
Last recorded163,721 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF383 RYY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 163,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pads low n/s/f.

centre exhaust rubber split.

exhaust corroded.

front coil springs corroded.

n/s/r tyre perished.

n/s/r tyre perished.

o/s/f anti rollbar link worn.

o/s/f brake pipe corroded.

o/s/f tyre perished.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 159,995 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 159,995 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 154,702 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 154,701 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 153,197 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 152,045 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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F383 RYY is a 1989 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F383 RYY, 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 F383 RYY registered?

F383 RYY is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F383 RYY safe to buy?

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