CarVerify

Free Car Check

G271 XBL

1989 BMW 735

White Petrol 3430cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

168,613 mi
Last recorded168,613 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG271 XBL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 168,613 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 168,378 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 168,153 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 167,827 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 158,685 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 158,237 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 157,921 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 157,579 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 157,290 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 156,941 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 156,445 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 156,442 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear 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)

drivers wiper split but still clearing the screen.

n/s/f door corroded but not affecting the operation.

n/s/r rear door corroded but not affecting the operation.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2014 156,398 miles

slight play in ns drag link

slight play in osf track rod end

both rear brake pipe flexi's to calipers corroded

both rear roll bar bushes cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2013 155,843 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front sills starting to corrode but not seriously weakend

both rear brake pipes flexi to caliper corroded

both rear roll bar link bushes cracked

slight play in n/s/f drop link

slight play in nsf drag link

slight play in osf inner track rod end

Pass 1 Nov 2011 155,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Fail 26 Oct 2011 155,594 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Pass 16 Nov 2010 154,401 miles

corrosion forming on inner sill panels

jacking points corroding

sill panels have covers on them

Pass 4 Nov 2009 152,545 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 146,706 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 146,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 140,367 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 140,367 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 135,969 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 135,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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
Full BMW 735 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G271 XBL is a 1989 BMW 735 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G271 XBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G271 XBL?

You can check the full history of G271 XBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G271 XBL registered?

G271 XBL is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 23 October 1989.

Is G271 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G271 XBL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G271 XBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G271 XBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.