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G886 TBW

1989 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

222,246 mi
Last recorded222,246 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2006
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG886 TBW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2006 222,246 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 220,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

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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G886 TBW is a 1989 BMW 730 in White 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 G886 TBW, 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 G886 TBW registered?

G886 TBW is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is G886 TBW safe to buy?

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