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KIW 2227

1989 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,259 mi
Last recorded157,259 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 730144,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIW 2227
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 157,259 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 156,860 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 156,852 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 156,320 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 156,320 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise attn o/s/f strut weeping

Pass 24 Apr 2009 155,956 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 155,194 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 153,124 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 153,124 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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KIW 2227 is a 1989 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 144,573 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KIW 2227, 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 37 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 KIW 2227 registered?

KIW 2227 is a 1989 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is KIW 2227 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIW 2227 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KIW 2227 have outstanding finance?

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