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F500 SLL

1989 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,597 mi
Last recorded134,597 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 134,597 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 133,759 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Aug 2009 133,001 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished, ADVISE REPLACING

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 132,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished, ADVISE REPLACING

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 131,638 miles

Both rear and offside fron tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Aug 2007 129,686 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 127,993 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 127,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 126,177 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 SLL is a 1989 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SLL, 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 F500 SLL registered?

F500 SLL is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is F500 SLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F500 SLL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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