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H29 EGW

1990 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,659 mi
Last recorded167,659 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH29 EGW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 167,659 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 167,655 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 167,240 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 167,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 19 Nov 2018 166,417 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 165,681 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 165,024 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 165,024 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 164,514 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 163,814 miles

all 4 brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 163,033 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 162,142 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2011 160,335 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 158,651 miles

all advisories as per test number:284727880185. VTS device did not print advisory notice

Fail 6 Jul 2010 158,648 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 4 Aug 2009 157,019 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 156,801 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT STEERING IDLER BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE / GEARBOX

Pass 1 Aug 2007 154,100 miles

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

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

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

near side front door mirror cracked

near side front steering idler bush play

near side front to rear fuel pipes rusty

oil leak from engine / gearbox

Fail 1 Aug 2007 154,100 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

near side front door mirror cracked

near side front steering idler bush play

near side front to rear brake pipes rusty

oil leak from engine / gearbox

Pass 29 Jul 2006 151,100 miles

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

near side front to rear fuel pipes corroded

oil leak from engine

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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H29 EGW is a 1990 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H29 EGW, 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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H29 EGW is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 21 September 1990.

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