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G230 XRT

1990 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,961 mi
Last recorded165,961 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG230 XRT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 165,961 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 165,961 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 161,914 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 161,913 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 157,762 miles

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

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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G230 XRT is a 1990 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G230 XRT, 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 G230 XRT registered?

G230 XRT is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G230 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G230 XRT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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