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G346 TCH

1990 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

134,435 mi
Last recorded134,435 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG346 TCH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 134,435 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 134,073 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 133,641 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play steering idler arm

Pass 13 Jun 2023 133,112 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 133,112 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 132,239 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

corrosion to offside front jacking point

Pass 10 Jun 2021 130,917 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

oil leak from transmission

Pass 17 Jun 2020 130,257 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 130,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 129,226 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 129,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

play in steering idler bushes

Pass 14 Jun 2018 126,079 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 126,079 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 124,742 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 120,220 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 116,254 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 116,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 108,840 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 104,112 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 104,112 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 100,935 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 97,855 miles

Fuel pipes under floor rusty.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 94,281 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 91,445 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 88,297 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 85,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2006 82,445 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 82,445 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2005 79,542 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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G346 TCH is a 1990 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 G346 TCH, 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 G346 TCH registered?

G346 TCH is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 22 May 1990.

Is G346 TCH safe to buy?

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