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G141 ELC

1989 BMW 730

Grey Lpg 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

218,859 mi
Last recorded218,859 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG141 ELC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 218,859 miles

ADVISE ALL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 218,855 miles

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

ADVISE ALL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 214,127 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Pass 27 Jan 2012 20,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 203,546 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 203,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 196,546 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 196,546 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 188,496 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 176,877 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 176,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 162,842 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 14,298 miles

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST BOX SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION AND WEAKNESS SLIGHT TENSION OF POWER STEERING BELT WILL BE REQUIRED SOON

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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G141 ELC is a 1989 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,986cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G141 ELC, 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 G141 ELC registered?

G141 ELC is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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