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G60 SGW

1990 BMW 730

Beige Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,669 mi
Last recorded123,669 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG60 SGW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 123,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 123,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 122,347 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 121,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,636 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 117,857 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 110,040 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 105,580 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 101,087 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 100,289 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 99,900 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 98,536 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 97,470 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 95,083 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 91,331 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 86,156 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 86,156 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 82,246 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 78,807 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 76,338 miles

SCREW IN THE EDGE OF O/S/R TYRE TREAD

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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G60 SGW is a 1990 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G60 SGW, 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.

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What year was G60 SGW registered?

G60 SGW is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 20 January 1990.

Is G60 SGW safe to buy?

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