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G70 SGW

1990 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,262 mi
Last recorded180,262 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG70 SGW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 180,262 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 179,225 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 175,800 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter exit rubber hose deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2008 173,080 miles

damage front plate

front and rear disc worn

fuel line leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2006 170,920 miles

steering box drop arm has some play

Pass 8 Sep 2005 163,219 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 163,219 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering box

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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G70 SGW is a 1990 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G70 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G70 SGW?

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What year was G70 SGW registered?

G70 SGW is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G70 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G70 SGW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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