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F735 SPF

1989 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,709 mi
Last recorded161,709 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF735 SPF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 161,709 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 161,708 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 152,715 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 147,928 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 140,646 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 138,845 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 138,728 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded in places

steering and suspension showing age related wear

windscreen misting in places

Pass 29 Aug 2013 135,905 miles

all steering and suspension shows age and wear

both front anti roll bar link arms slight play

exhaust system corroded

genral underbody corrosion

rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

slight knock from steering (no fault found)

slight smearing n/s/f wiper

small chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2012 135,455 miles

brake pipes corroding in places

exhaust corroding in places

fuel pipes corroding in places

general underbody corrosion

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 14 Aug 2010 132,066 miles

exhaust for corrosion

rear metal fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Aug 2009 127,298 miles

exhaust corroding

general underbody corrosion

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Aug 2008 119,694 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall starting to crack and perish

rear diff slight leak

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2008 119,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre side wall starting to crack and perish

rear diff slight leak

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2007 114,801 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 107,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F735 SPF is a 1989 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 F735 SPF, 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 F735 SPF registered?

F735 SPF is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 16 June 1989.

Is F735 SPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F735 SPF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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