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G149 EKV

1989 BMW 735

White Lpg 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,369 mi
Last recorded192,369 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG149 EKV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 192,369 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 192,361 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 185,525 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 126,414 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 179,213 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2010 179,213 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2009 174,177 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 174,169 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 164,505 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 162,961 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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G149 EKV is a 1989 BMW 735 in White with a 3,430cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G149 EKV, 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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G149 EKV is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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