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F431 SBK

1989 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,473 mi
Last recorded157,473 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF431 SBK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 157,473 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 154,763 miles

exhaust corroded

rear sub-frame bushes starting to split needs attention

rubber suspension bushes age racking

slight movement in front seats

stone chips in windscreen

suspension component corroded

Fail 21 May 2008 154,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust corroded

front and rear rubber suspension bushes age cracking

metal fuel pipes corroded

rear sub-frame mounting bushes starting to split needs attention

rubber suspenion components corroded

slight movement in both front seats

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2006 154,696 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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F431 SBK is a 1989 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F431 SBK, 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 F431 SBK registered?

F431 SBK is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 17 February 1989.

Is F431 SBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F431 SBK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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