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G435 WJN

1990 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,262 mi
Last recorded148,262 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG435 WJN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 148,262 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 21 Apr 2023

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

exhaust leak

Pass 4 Mar 2020
Fail 10 Nov 2016

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 147,862 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 146,177 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 142,795 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

hole in rear exshaust box

o/s front jacking point corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 142,795 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

hole in rear exshaust box

o/s front jacking point corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 140,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 138,106 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 136,275 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 136,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 132,975 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s n/s rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2007 129,945 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight movement between sector shaft /drop arm

Pass 7 Oct 2006 127,285 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 127,285 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres worn in centres

Pass 29 Sep 2005 121,944 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight leak on power steering box †

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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G435 WJN is a 1990 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G435 WJN, 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 G435 WJN registered?

G435 WJN is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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