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G894 TTV

1990 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,121 mi
Last recorded189,121 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG894 TTV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 189,121 miles

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

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

n/s/f lower windscreen delaminating

Fail 21 Jul 2009 189,117 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f lower windscreen delaminating

Pass 9 Jun 2008 183,099 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubber perishing

indicator switch worn

Fail 9 Jun 2008 183,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubber perishing

indicator switch worn

Pass 6 Jun 2007 172,787 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 172,787 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise general underbody corrsion

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2006 162,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

fuel pipes corroded

slight corrsion around jacking points

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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G894 TTV is a 1990 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G894 TTV, 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 G894 TTV registered?

G894 TTV is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 25 May 1990.

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