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G138 VSP

1990 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,505 mi
Last recorded159,505 miles
Recorded on26 May 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 VSP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2008 159,505 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 May 2008 159,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2008 159,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2006 152,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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G138 VSP is a 1990 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 137,621 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 G138 VSP, 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 36 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G138 VSP registered?

G138 VSP is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G138 VSP safe to buy?

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