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G802 SGK

1990 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,631 mi
Last recorded215,631 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG802 SGK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 215,631 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 206,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake discs corroding on inside

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear sub-chassis bushes poor

Fail 29 Feb 2008 206,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

slightplay in steering idler arm

Fail 1 Feb 2008 205,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 150,826 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs pitted

all tyres cracking on sidewalls/shoulders

slight play to nsf wheel

Pass 18 Apr 2006 149,952 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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G802 SGK is a 1990 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G802 SGK, 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 G802 SGK registered?

G802 SGK is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G802 SGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G802 SGK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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