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G399 HCL

1989 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 HCL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007
Fail 11 Oct 2007

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 104,240 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 104,240 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 95,231 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 95,231 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2005 94,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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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G399 HCL is a 1989 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G399 HCL, 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 G399 HCL registered?

G399 HCL is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G399 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G399 HCL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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