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H729 XYU

1990 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,167 mi
Last recorded104,167 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH729 XYU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 104,167 miles

Exhaust rubber mount missing but exhaust is still adequately supported.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear and offside rear outer drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 104,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust rubber mount missing but exhaust is still adequately supported.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear and offside rear outer drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 102,303 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 99,258 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 96,700 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 93,664 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting strap broken, but exhaust still supported

Pass 19 Oct 2009 90,620 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 87,803 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 84,667 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 80,911 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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H729 XYU is a 1990 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H729 XYU, 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 H729 XYU registered?

H729 XYU is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 12 October 1990.

Is H729 XYU safe to buy?

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