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G470 GEW

1989 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,726 mi
Last recorded128,726 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG470 GEW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 128,726 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 127,017 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 126,189 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 126,146 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 125,215 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 124,372 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2017 123,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 122,530 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded at jacking point

Offside Front sill corroded at jacking point

Pass 9 Oct 2014 121,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

plastic covers fitted to oter sills

Pass 15 Oct 2013 121,517 miles

Exhaust mounting rubber perished

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

Sill covers fitted unable to asses corrosion on ns sill jacking point

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 121,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust mounting rubber perished

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted unable to asses corrosion on ns sill jacking point

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 119,429 miles

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

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

plastic covers on both sills

squeak on n/s/r suspension

Pass 23 Sep 2011 113,259 miles

o/side drag link end worn, rear brake pipe over rear axle corroded, n/side and o/side front seat belts frayed slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2010 105,190 miles

advise exhaust mounting rubber broken

Pass 2 Oct 2009 98,847 miles

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

nearside front sill corrosion not near component mounting

offside front sill corrosion not near component mounting

Fail 2 Oct 2009 98,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

nearside front sill corrosion not near component mounting

offside front sill corrosion not near component mounting

Pass 20 Dec 2008 91,176 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 91,176 miles

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

Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 89,755 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Oil seepage from Rear Differential.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 87,438 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 85,267 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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G470 GEW is a 1989 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G470 GEW, 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 G470 GEW registered?

G470 GEW is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G470 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G470 GEW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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