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G181 EOA

1989 BMW 730

Bronze Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

249,125 mi
Last recorded249,125 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG181 EOA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 249,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

sill covers

Fail 3 Nov 2010 249,116 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

sill covers

Pass 11 May 2009 245,872 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes severely corroded at rear and likely to leak soon

parking brake efficiency only just passed, requires attention

Fail 30 Apr 2009 245,828 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear strut in danger of collapse due to spring seat corrosion and displacement

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brakes not tested due to suspension condition

fuel pipes severely corroded at rear and likely to leak soon

Pass 31 Mar 2008 242,556 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 242,429 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear handbrake cable outer broken

Fail 18 Oct 2007 240,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear pitman arms slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2006 238,103 miles

engine and sill covers fitted to vehicle,therfore full resticting inspection .

n/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged.

rear brake disc inner surfaces moderatly corroded.

various metal brake and fuel pipes have considerable amount of surface corrosion.

Fail 23 Aug 2006 237,818 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level just above minimum.

engine and sill covers fitted to vehicle therfore restricting full inspection.

n/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.(raised tread)

one washer jet partialy blocked.

rear disc inner surfaces moderatly corroded.

various metal brake pipes and fuel pipes have considerable amount of surface corrosion.

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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G181 EOA is a 1989 BMW 730 in Bronze with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 G181 EOA, 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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G181 EOA is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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