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G449 SPP

1989 BMW 735

Brown Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,995 mi
Last recorded122,995 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG449 SPP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 122,995 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 122,536 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 121,070 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 120,801 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 118,338 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 117,938 miles

vehicle under body has masked by under seal

Fail 24 Oct 2020 117,938 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle under body has masked by under seal

Pass 25 Apr 2019 114,836 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 114,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 114,763 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 114,710 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 114,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 113,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

plastic covers on sills preventing full inspection

Fail 21 Dec 2015 113,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre dash dismantled

plastic covers on sills preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2014 113,449 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 111,797 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 109,641 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 107,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 107,674 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 104,997 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 101,361 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 98,150 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear brake pad getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2007 95,550 miles

Oil leak

exhaust mounting rubber missing but fully supported

exhaust repaired

Pass 5 Oct 2006 92,372 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s inner joint off drop min play

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly perished

rear exhaust box repaired

rear subframe bushes slightly perished

Pass 30 Sep 2005 87,755 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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G449 SPP is a 1989 BMW 735 in Brown with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G449 SPP, 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 G449 SPP registered?

G449 SPP is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 6 November 1989.

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