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G966 FVW

1989 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

208,895 mi
Last recorded208,895 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG966 FVW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 208,895 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 208,895 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 203,361 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 203,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 195,773 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 195,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2005 186,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G966 FVW 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 57.1%.

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 G966 FVW, 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 G966 FVW registered?

G966 FVW is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 6 December 1989.

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