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G116 CLH

1989 BMW 735

Gold Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,166 mi
Last recorded99,166 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG116 CLH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,166 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 95,088 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 95,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 90,962 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 90,962 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 87,587 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 84,542 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 84,538 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 83,549 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 83,549 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,758 miles

near side frontlower rear bushes slight movemont

Pass 16 Oct 2013 73,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2012 111,926 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 104,983 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 99,622 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 99,622 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 95,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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G116 CLH is a 1989 BMW 735 in Gold with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G116 CLH, 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 G116 CLH registered?

G116 CLH is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G116 CLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G116 CLH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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