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G271 TNC

1989 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,277 mi
Last recorded176,277 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG271 TNC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 176,277 miles

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components, exhaust etc. starting to show age relation corrosion

Nearside Front Lower ADVISE: ns/f lower fog light not working

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ADVISE: ns/f and rear floor sill/ jacking point is very corroded/ spongey but not excessive (advise getting treaded soon (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ADVISE: os/f sill/ jacking point is very corroded/ spongey but not excessive (advise getting treaded soon (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear ADVISE: rear exhaust rubber support mount bracket splitting

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ADVISE: rear fuel pipes by fuel tank corroded ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 175,440 miles

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ADVISE: ns/f floor sill is corroded/ spongey but not excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ADVISE: ns/f lower fog light not working

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ADVISE: os/f floor sill is corroded/ spongey but not excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear ADVISE: rear exhaust rubber support mount bracket splitting

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ADVISE: rear fuel pipes by fuel tank corroded ()

Fail 16 Dec 2020 175,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os/f lower arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working os side indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ADVISE: underbody and suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns/f floor sill is corroded but not excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ADVISE: ns/f lower fog light not working

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security os/f floor sill is corroded but not excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear ADVISE: rear exhaust rubber mount bracket splitting

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ADVISE: rear fuel pipes by tank corroded ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 174,610 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR AND A CROSS TO TANK ()

Nearside Front Lower Fog light not working

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor to sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor to sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear ADVISE METAL FUEL TANK DAMP ??????

Rear Exhaust mounting defective RUBBER SUPPORT SPLITTING (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 174,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR AND A CROSS TO TANK ()

Nearside Front Lower Fog light not working

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor to sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor to sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear ADVISE METAL FUEL TANK DAMP ??????

Rear Exhaust mounting defective RUBBER SUPPORT SPLITTING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 172,178 miles

ADVISE Both front drop link rubber boots perished /splitting

ADVISE Metal fuel lines heavily corroded

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear ADVISE Rear metal fuel tank damp

Pass 20 Nov 2017 166,976 miles

Front ADVISE Slight play in front lower inner steering idlers

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt TOP RUBBER BOOT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Rear EXHAUST RUBBER PERISHED AND CRACKING

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 161,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber boot split on top ball joint on antiroll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 155,163 miles

Centre Rear metal fuel line corroded and vent pipe slight corroded hole

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber boot on top ball joint splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly chafed brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroded and slight blow (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 144,315 miles

ADVISE N/S/R reverse light not working

ADVISE Slight play in centre steering idler

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 133,691 miles

ADVISE Rear metal fuel lines heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 120,226 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 120,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hoses have a coating preventing proper insepction of the rubber

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 116,413 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust sounds like it is blowing but cannot find a leak

slight play in the steering

Fail 11 Oct 2011 116,413 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust sounds like it is blowing but cannot find a leak

slight play in the steering

Pass 18 Oct 2010 112,663 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 112,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 111,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 103,138 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 103,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 100,038 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 99,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 99,612 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2006 96,443 miles

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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G271 TNC is a 1989 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G271 TNC, 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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G271 TNC is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 16 November 1989.

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