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F455 GGH

1989 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,871 mi
Last recorded135,871 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF455 GGH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 135,871 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 129,699 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 119,552 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 116,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 154,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

temporary headlamp converter fitted on offside,

Fail 21 Jan 2013 154,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

temporary headlamp converter fitted on offside,

Pass 21 Jan 2012 152,348 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 150,977 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering idling arm slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2010 148,848 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 148,848 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 147,657 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 146,205 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Dec 2007 146,194 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 142,900 miles

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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F455 GGH is a 1989 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F455 GGH, 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 F455 GGH registered?

F455 GGH is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 27 January 1989.

Is F455 GGH safe to buy?

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