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G878 LGK

1989 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,381 mi
Last recorded128,381 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG878 LGK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 128,381 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 128,111 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 125,280 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 125,280 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 112,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 120,123 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 120,074 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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G878 LGK is a 1989 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G878 LGK, 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 G878 LGK registered?

G878 LGK is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is G878 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G878 LGK 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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