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F121 UOT

1989 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

252,398 mi
Last recorded252,398 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2006
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF121 UOT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2006 252,398 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 252,398 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 250,649 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 250,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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F121 UOT is a 1989 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 141,653 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 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F121 UOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F121 UOT registered?

F121 UOT is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 17 January 1989.

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