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F984 DUG

1989 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

100,836 mi
Last recorded100,836 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF984 DUG
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2008 100,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

all steering and suspension componets rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2007 96,515 miles

both side sills showing signs off corrosion (side covers fitted)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 96,511 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all steering + suspension components corroding

both rear tyres close to limit

corrosion o/s/f inner + outer sills (not in a prescribed area)

engine oil leak

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake discs very thin

fuel pipes front to rear corroding

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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F984 DUG is a 1989 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F984 DUG, 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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F984 DUG is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 13 April 1989.

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