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G538 YPX

1990 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,904 mi
Last recorded15,904 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG538 YPX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,904 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 15,889 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 14,844 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 14,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 13,204 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 13,179 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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G538 YPX is a 1990 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G538 YPX, 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 G538 YPX registered?

G538 YPX is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 15 May 1990.

Is G538 YPX safe to buy?

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