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F452 KGK

1989 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,104 mi
Last recorded131,104 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF452 KGK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 131,104 miles

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

Oil leak

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

dampness around the nearside of the radiator/ gearbox oil cooler

surface corrosion all under the vehicle, and over all metal fuel and brake pipes

Fail 21 Nov 2013 131,083 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

dampness around the nearside of the radiator/ gearbox oil cooler

surface corrosion all under the vehicle, and over all metal fuel and brake pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2012 128,863 miles

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

Oil leak

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all metal fuel and brake pipes have surface corrosion on them

Fail 28 Nov 2012 128,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all metal fuel and brake pipes have surface corrosion on them

Pass 5 Dec 2011 126,437 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both the rear sub frame bushs have signs of perishing

signs of surface corrosion under the vehicle

slight play in the nearside front wheel and steering arms

surface corrosion on all metal fuel and brake pipes

Fail 5 Dec 2011 126,437 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both the rear sub frame bushs have signs of perishing

signs of surface corrosion under the vehicle

slight play in the nearside front wheel and steering arms

surface corrosion on all metal fuel and brake pipes

Pass 11 Mar 2011 124,436 miles

signs of surface corrosion on all metal fuel and brake pipes

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 9 Mar 2011 124,431 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

signs of surface corrosion on all metal fuel and brake pipes

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2010 120,475 miles

offside front aim is starting to de-focus

signs of perishing on both the rear anti-roll bar/ tie bar bushs

signs of surface corrosion on all the metal pipes

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Fail 2 Mar 2010 120,475 miles

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

offside front aim is starting to de-focus

signs of perishing on both the rear anti-roll bar/ tie bar bushs

signs of surface corrosion on all the metal pipes

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Pass 4 Mar 2009 117,441 miles

oil leak from the bottom of the engine

signs of corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 3 Mar 2009 117,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil leak from the bottom of the engine

signs of corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2008 113,065 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear brake disc's have sign's of surface corrosion on the outer edges

fuel filter metal clamp has rusted through, however filter is secure

rear diff damp

slight play in both front wheels

slight play in the steering

Fail 26 Feb 2008 113,061 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear brake disc's have sign's of surface corrosion on the outer edges

fuel filter metal clamp has rusted through, however filter is secure

rear diff damp

slight play in both front wheels

slight play in the steering

Pass 22 Feb 2007 107,474 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 107,474 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 100,921 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 100,921 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar drop link bushses perished

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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

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F452 KGK is a 1989 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F452 KGK, 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 F452 KGK registered?

F452 KGK is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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