MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,019 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
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)
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)
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
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 730?
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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.
Is G138 SBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for G138 SBV shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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