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G277 VWS

1990 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

209,293 mi
Last recorded209,293 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG277 VWS
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2017 209,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi/ front cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded causing fluid leak (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Inner Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Central Rubber exhaust mount split

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 208,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 207,665 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 206,392 miles

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

brake pad warning on

fuel pipes corroded

headlamp level switch requires attention

Pass 6 Apr 2013 205,511 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 203,193 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 203,184 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 201,377 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 200,357 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake wear indicator on dash

Pass 7 Mar 2009 199,906 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 198,279 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 196,576 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 194,243 miles

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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G277 VWS is a 1990 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 G277 VWS, 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 G277 VWS registered?

G277 VWS is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 5 January 1990.

Is G277 VWS safe to buy?

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