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G472 GEW

1989 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,587 mi
Last recorded129,587 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG472 GEW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 129,587 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back mk yellow ()

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded mk yellow

Nearside Front floor corroded mk yellow

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front brake pipe corroded mk yellow

front to back brake pipe corroded mk yellow

oil leak from gearbox

windscreen has water damage

Fail 18 Nov 2022 129,321 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt mk yellow (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt mk yellow (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded due to standing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded mk yellow ()

Nearside Front floor corroded by outer sill mk yellow

Nearside Rear sub frame bolts dust cover perished

Offside Rear sub frame bolts dust cover perished

Rear brake discs corroded due to standing

all brake pipes corroded close to legal limit all brake pipes marked yellow

oil leak from gear box

windscreen has water inside

Pass 22 Oct 2021 128,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 128,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 128,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 127,670 miles

All brake pipes corroded

All coil springs corroded

All fuel pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

vehicle structure - corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2019 127,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front a rm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All brake pipes corroded

All coil springs corroded

All fuel pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

vehicle structure - corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2018 127,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose corroded front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 126,766 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 126,766 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 123,305 miles

all coil springs corroded

front wipers slightly smearing

n/s/f foglight not working

Pass 25 Jul 2015 122,757 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 122,256 miles

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

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Jul 2014 122,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2013 121,491 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 120,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 119,563 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 119,563 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 118,983 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 117,598 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 115,769 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 113,951 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 112,525 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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G472 GEW is a 1989 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 G472 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 G472 GEW registered?

G472 GEW is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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