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G805 UMW

1989 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,532 mi
Last recorded167,532 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2006
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG805 UMW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2006 167,532 miles

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

front to rear fuel pips corroed

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2006 167,531 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front to rear fuel pipes corroed

oil leak

sill cver fitted to offsidf aand nearside could be hiding corrosion

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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G805 UMW is a 1989 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G805 UMW, 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 G805 UMW registered?

G805 UMW is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 24 November 1989.

Is G805 UMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G805 UMW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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