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F83 SRD

1989 BMW 730

Bronze Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,148 mi
Last recorded197,148 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF83 SRD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 197,148 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 190,967 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 190,967 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2006 183,656 miles

1xrear exhaust rubber split

brake and fuel pipes slightly corroded

exhaust tailpipe corroded

nearside front shock leaking slightly

slight play nearside and off side steering idle arms

steering gaiters and ball joint gaiters split

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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F83 SRD is a 1989 BMW 730 in Bronze 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 F83 SRD, 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 F83 SRD registered?

F83 SRD is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F83 SRD safe to buy?

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