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F734 MSR

1989 BMW 735

Beige Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF734 MSR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2008

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all 4 brake disc surfaces getting very rusty around edges

b/s rear rearmost flexible brake hose ferrules quite rusty

dampness around power steering pump but no leaks at time of test

dampness around fuel tank but not leaking at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,450 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

b/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

both n/s and upper o/s anti-roll bar linkage dust covers split

exhaust leak from 2nd from rear section

Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,322 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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F734 MSR is a 1989 BMW 735 in Beige with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F734 MSR, 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 F734 MSR registered?

F734 MSR is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 21 March 1989.

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The MOT history for F734 MSR shows 3 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.

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