1989 BMW 730 3.0L Petrol · F125 PYW
1989 BMW 730 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 119,292 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 730
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F125 PYW Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 119,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
F125 PYW Mileage History
- 24/07/2006101,141 mi
- 24/07/2006101,141 mi
- 24/07/2007105,823 mi+4,682 mi
- 14/07/2008109,421 mi+3,598 mi
- 28/07/2009112,915 mi+3,494 mi
- 09/07/2010113,451 mi+536 mi
- 26/05/2011113,741 mi+290 mi
- 30/01/2014115,087 mi+1,346 mi
- 04/02/2014115,106 mi+19 mi
- 26/03/2014115,165 mi+59 mi
- 31/03/2014115,207 mi+42 mi
- 05/07/2018115,653 mi+446 mi
- 06/07/2018115,653 mi
- 26/05/2022115,696 mi+43 mi
- 25/05/2023115,788 mi+92 mi
- 07/05/2024118,028 mi+2,240 mi
- 09/06/2025119,292 mi+1,264 mi
Average of roughly 962 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
F125 PYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 730 (F125 PYW) between July 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are 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: “Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (F125 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as F125PYW.
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
VAUXHALL
CAVALIER
BMW
3 SERIES
HONDA
VISION
NISSAN
BLUEBIRD
FORD
ESCORT
CITROEN
2CV
PEUGEOT
205
LAVERDA
UNKNOWN
VOLKSWAGEN
KOMBI
BMW 730 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1989 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.