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F976 ERH

1989 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,938 mi
Last recorded202,938 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF976 ERH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 202,938 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 202,519 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 202,257 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 201,409 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 201,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 201,329 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 200,923 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 200,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2014 200,875 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 200,168 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 199,635 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 198,127 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 198,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 196,832 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 192,819 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 188,134 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 182,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 178,209 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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F976 ERH is a 1989 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F976 ERH, 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 F976 ERH registered?

F976 ERH is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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