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F500 RYH

1989 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,961 mi
Last recorded98,961 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF500 RYH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2020 98,961 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CONTROL ARM BUSH EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CONTROL ARM BUSH EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 98,654 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 98,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 97,358 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 96,797 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 96,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front on wear limits badly perished!

Pass 25 Jun 2015 96,282 miles

all 4 tyres have perishing on side walls

both front tyres badly worn below limits on outer edges

Fail 24 Jun 2015 96,280 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

all 4 tyres have perishing on side walls

both front tyres badly worn below limits on outer edges

Pass 24 Jun 2014 95,276 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 95,273 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 94,354 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 92,731 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 91,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 89,593 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front susspenion bushs slight perishing

wipers becoming

Fail 4 Jun 2009 87,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 87,100 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 85,125 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 83,254 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 80,652 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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F500 RYH is a 1989 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F500 RYH, 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 F500 RYH registered?

F500 RYH is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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