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F730 TBC

1989 BMW 730

Gold Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,427 mi
Last recorded145,427 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF730 TBC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 145,427 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

osf seatbelt returns slowly

surface corrosion jacking points -----os floor pan

washer missing osf shock

Pass 6 Feb 2009 141,101 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

surface corrosion jacking points

Pass 7 Feb 2008 137,528 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

fuel pipes extremely corroded

oil leak

outer sills covered

slight corrosion offside rear arch

Fail 4 Feb 2008 137,490 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

fuel pipes extremely corroded

oil leak

outer sills covered

slight corrosion offside rear arch

Pass 6 Feb 2007 134,254 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2006 128,582 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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F730 TBC is a 1989 BMW 730 in Gold with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F730 TBC, 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 F730 TBC registered?

F730 TBC is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 14 July 1989.

Is F730 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F730 TBC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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