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G685 WOO

1989 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,489 mi
Last recorded95,489 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG685 WOO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourBlack
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

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 95,489 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 94,828 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 92,439 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 90,629 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 90,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 88,969 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 87,012 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 86,738 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 81,186 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 81,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2014 79,843 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 79,181 miles

Advise tracking

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2013 79,181 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise tracking

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 78,773 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,373 miles

Advise tracking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2011 78,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Advise tracking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 77,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 76,734 miles

Advise tracking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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 20 Nov 2008 75,247 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 75,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise tracking

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 72,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake hose ferrules rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2007 72,489 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake hose ferrules rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 68,991 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 68,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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G685 WOO is a 1989 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 G685 WOO, 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 G685 WOO registered?

G685 WOO is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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