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H429 FHG

1991 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,263 mi
Last recorded89,263 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH429 FHG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 89,263 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 89,251 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 89,203 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 89,114 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 88,563 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 88,367 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,241 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 88,055 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 88,005 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 85,703 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,098 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,325 miles

front tyres cracking

front tyres cuts on outer walls

rear tyre cracking

Fail 2 Oct 2013 81,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres cracking

front tyres cuts on outer walls

rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,286 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 80,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 79,508 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 74,796 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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H429 FHG is a 1991 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1991 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 137,710 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 H429 FHG, 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 35 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H429 FHG registered?

H429 FHG is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H429 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H429 FHG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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