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F829 OYK

1989 BMW 735

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,159 mi
Last recorded157,159 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF829 OYK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2008 157,159 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2008 157,159 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2007 152,742 miles

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2007 152,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2006 150,484 miles

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

handbrake efficiency onley just passed (should be higher)

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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F829 OYK is a 1989 BMW 735 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F829 OYK, 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 F829 OYK registered?

F829 OYK is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 5 January 1989.

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