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G947 RMY

1990 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

251,543 mi
Last recorded251,543 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG947 RMY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 251,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to metal fuel pipes

corrosion to o/s/r wing near fuel flap

Pass 8 Oct 2015 246,050 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 240,705 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

body sill covers fitted

corrosion on fuel pipes

engine /gearbox has a misting of oil

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2014 240,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

body sill covers fitted

corrosion on fuel pipes

engine /gearbox has a misting of oil

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2013 237,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubber missing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 224,683 miles

front suspension rubbers perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 211,555 miles

body sill covers fitted

offside front tyre nearing limit

rear tyres nearing limit

slight corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 22 Feb 2010 203,781 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 195,412 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 186,111 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside main beam lamp stone chip

Pass 11 Jan 2007 172,576 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 158,898 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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G947 RMY is a 1990 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 G947 RMY, 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 G947 RMY registered?

G947 RMY is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 20 January 1990.

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