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H859 MTG

1990 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

245,275 mi
Last recorded245,275 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH859 MTG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 245,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 244,190 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 244,190 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2011 243,104 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slihgt playo n/s idler arm

Pass 16 Mar 2010 241,191 miles

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

front no;plate becoming faded

n/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisy

play in n/s steering idler bush

Pass 23 Mar 2009 239,102 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

centre rear exhaust mounts worn

front no;plate becoming faded

Pass 10 Mar 2008 237,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 236,322 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 236,322 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006

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

Fail 16 Feb 2006

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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H859 MTG is a 1990 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H859 MTG, 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 H859 MTG registered?

H859 MTG is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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