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F899 WAD

1989 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

146,565 mi
Last recorded146,565 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF899 WAD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 146,565 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 142,775 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 140,540 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, rear bush

Pass 26 Jul 2023 139,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 136,532 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 133,675 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 131,599 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 129,448 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 125,904 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 122,921 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 120,620 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 116,253 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 113,186 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 111,824 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 111,770 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 111,612 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres showing wear on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2011 111,612 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres showing wear on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2010 109,209 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 106,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 101,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 101,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 98,658 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 95,309 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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F899 WAD is a 1989 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F899 WAD, 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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F899 WAD is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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