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G158 WPN

1990 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,329 mi
Last recorded162,329 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG158 WPN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 162,329 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 162,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Front (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 162,304 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 162,304 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 156,906 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 153,647 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall.

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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G158 WPN is a 1990 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G158 WPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G158 WPN registered?

G158 WPN is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 10 January 1990.

Is G158 WPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G158 WPN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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