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G751 BLD

1990 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

125,305 mi
Last recorded125,305 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG751 BLD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 125,305 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 121,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 121,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted inside out (5.2.3 (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 119,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 115,181 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 115,181 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 111,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 109,258 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 109,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 106,328 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 98,910 miles

Nearside Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Overall tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,302 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jul 2016 91,693 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,594 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 85,185 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 85,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RATTLES

Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,150 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 77,308 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 74,246 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 74,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 71,613 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 71,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 70,899 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 70,886 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 70,649 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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G751 BLD is a 1990 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G751 BLD, 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 G751 BLD registered?

G751 BLD is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G751 BLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G751 BLD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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