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H940 FBD

1990 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,619 mi
Last recorded108,619 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 730147,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH940 FBD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 108,619 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 108,580 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 107,155 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 101,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight movement to both front road wheels

Pass 15 Sep 2009 89,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 82,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 70,509 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,604 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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H940 FBD is a 1990 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H940 FBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H940 FBD registered?

H940 FBD is a 1990 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H940 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H940 FBD shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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