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G138 SBV

1989 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

181,019 mi
Last recorded181,019 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 SBV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 181,019 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 181,019 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 21 May 2008 180,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 May 2008 180,964 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 179,049 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 179,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2006 176,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 176,550 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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G138 SBV is a 1989 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 G138 SBV, 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 G138 SBV registered?

G138 SBV is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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