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G101 VYO

1990 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

63,400 mi
Last recorded63,400 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 VYO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 63,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge tread slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

both front suspension coil - springs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2025 56,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 56,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 50,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Fail 1 Jul 2024 50,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear facing/radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear facing/radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wires exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear No reverse lamps

Pass 15 May 2023 44,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear --off (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer side wall minute aged cracks

Fail 15 May 2023 44,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear --off (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer side wall minute aged cracks

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 40,283 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 40,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2009 39,548 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 39,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,143 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,315 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 37,315 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 34,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,008 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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G101 VYO is a 1990 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1990 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 147,245 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 G101 VYO, 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 36 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G101 VYO registered?

G101 VYO is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is G101 VYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G101 VYO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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