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G59 AJN

1989 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,261 mi
Last recorded155,261 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG59 AJN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 155,261 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 155,261 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 152,129 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 152,128 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 148,657 miles

Offside Inner Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 1 Jun 2007 148,657 miles

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

Offside Inner Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 23 Dec 2005 142,626 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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G59 AJN is a 1989 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G59 AJN, 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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What year was G59 AJN registered?

G59 AJN is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 7 December 1989.

Is G59 AJN safe to buy?

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