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F979 LGX

1989 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF979 LGX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2007
Fail 20 Jan 2007

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

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all brake discs badly corroded and brake pads getting low. †

Pass 2 Feb 2006 199,288 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 199,288 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 199,287 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2005 199,276 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

oil leak

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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F979 LGX is a 1989 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 F979 LGX, 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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What year was F979 LGX registered?

F979 LGX is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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