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F911 VCX

1989 BMW 730

Bronze Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF911 VCX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2018

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHED

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to n/s bottom edge of windscreen

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on suspension arms

surface corrosion on jacking points unable to see rest of sill

surface corrosion on suspension arms

Fail 11 Apr 2017

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear drop link bushes perished

coil springs and struts slightly corroded

slight wear in front lower arm bush

surface corrosion around jacking points unable to see rest of sills as covers fitted

surface corrosion on most suspension arms

Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 79,415 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2015

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake hose ferrules corroded

brake lining warning light on

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight wear in inner suspension arm bushes

windscreen cracked and discoloured

Pass 14 Aug 2014

brake hose ferrules corroded

coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

slight blow from rear exhaust

slight wear in o/s lower ball joint

windscreen discoloured and cracked in bottom edges

Fail 4 Aug 2014

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake hose ferrules corroded

coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

slight blow from rear exhaust

slight wear in o/s lower ball joint

windscreen discoloured and cracked in bottom edges

Pass 1 Sep 2012 79,074 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 72,566 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 65,504 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 58,258 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,016 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes at rear corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2008 51,003 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,882 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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F911 VCX is a 1989 BMW 730 in Bronze with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F911 VCX, 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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F911 VCX is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 27 February 1989.

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