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G220 OKW

1989 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,248 mi
Last recorded170,248 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG220 OKW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 170,248 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 168,301 miles

same as previous advisorys

Fail 3 Jul 2006 168,301 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection to sills

front no. plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

off side front suspension components soaked in oil

oil leak

rear brake ferrules corroded

strong advise on oil leak

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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G220 OKW is a 1989 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G220 OKW, 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 G220 OKW registered?

G220 OKW is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 7 December 1989.

Is G220 OKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G220 OKW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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