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G301 PHR

1989 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,190 mi
Last recorded199,190 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG301 PHR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 199,190 miles

Nearside Rear suspension link bar dust cover split

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

side skirt fitted

suspension components in various stage of corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2025 192,989 miles

Oil leak diff

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and starting to perish (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

side skirt fitted

Pass 3 May 2024 192,722 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 192,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

side skirt fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2023 192,362 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

side skirt fitted

Pass 4 May 2022 192,074 miles

Nearside parking brake low effort

Fail 28 Apr 2022 192,068 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside parking brake low effort

Pass 7 May 2021 191,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 191,897 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 191,193 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

jacking point corroded

side skirt fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2019

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

jacking point corroded

side skirt fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2018 190,349 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 190,349 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 189,539 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 189,539 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 188,683 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 188,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 May 2015
Fail 23 May 2015

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 May 2014 186,608 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 186,608 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 185,744 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 185,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 184,984 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel pipe corroded (rear)

side skirt fitted

Fail 21 May 2012 154,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipe corroded (rear)

side skirt fitted

Pass 24 May 2011 183,894 miles

Fuel tank vent line corroded and open to atmosphere.

Fail 23 May 2011 183,889 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank vent line corroded and open to atmosphere.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 182,721 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 182,703 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 181,834 miles

Advise drivers front tyre starting to wear on edge

Adviser inner steering joints starting to wear(drag link)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2008 180,962 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 179,734 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 176,768 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 176,762 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2005 174,055 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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G301 PHR is a 1989 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 G301 PHR, 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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G301 PHR is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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