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F800 NPM

1989 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,818 mi
Last recorded88,818 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF800 NPM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 88,818 miles

General corrosion

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 88,765 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 30 Dec 2023 88,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

general corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2022 87,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive ENGIN (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 87,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 87,234 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 83,613 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 83,613 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019
Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,308 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 79,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 75,073 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 72,411 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 71,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,450 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 69,449 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 67,765 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2013 67,765 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2011 65,592 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,539 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 80,602 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 57,630 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 52,117 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 50,894 miles

back box very rusty and starting to come apart

Pass 27 Oct 2005 49,079 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY OUTER SKIN COMING OFF

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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F800 NPM is a 1989 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F800 NPM, 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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F800 NPM is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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