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F470 ASJ

1989 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,377 mi
Last recorded164,377 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF470 ASJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 164,377 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 162,512 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 162,502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 158,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside 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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F470 ASJ is a 1989 BMW 730 in Black 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 F470 ASJ, 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 F470 ASJ registered?

F470 ASJ is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 2 February 1989.

Is F470 ASJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F470 ASJ 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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