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F549 LHR

1989 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,704 mi
Last recorded157,704 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF549 LHR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 157,704 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 157,146 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 153,646 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 152,652 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 151,052 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 148,489 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 148,489 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 144,573 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 143,619 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 143,443 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 143,382 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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F549 LHR is a 1989 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F549 LHR, 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 F549 LHR registered?

F549 LHR is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 6 March 1989.

Is F549 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F549 LHR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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