1989 BMW 730 3.0L Petrol · F203 RUW
1989 BMW 730 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 135,533 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 730
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F203 RUW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 135,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F203 RUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 730 (F203 RUW) between May 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
F203 RUW Mileage History
- 02/05/2025133,118 mi
- 07/05/2025133,118 mi
- 06/05/2026135,533 mi+2,415 mi
Average of roughly 2,389 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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