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G500 PSR

1989 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,657 mi
Last recorded73,657 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG500 PSR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 73,657 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 73,641 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,628 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 73,614 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 73,590 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 73,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 73,552 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 73,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,533 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,490 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor area,s brackets etc (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,349 miles

Body has slight corrosion full underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 73,244 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,209 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 73,090 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 72,955 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 72,578 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 71,896 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 70,975 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 70,654 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 69,730 miles

All original remaining brake pipes starting to corrode/slightly corroded.

Exhaust system corroded. † †All steering and suspension components corroded. † †Fuel filter damp but no leak found. † †Smell of fuel from fuel tank area but no leak found. † †All brake pipe flexi ferrules corroded.

Pass 1 May 2006 69,603 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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G500 PSR is a 1989 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 G500 PSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G500 PSR registered?

G500 PSR is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G500 PSR safe to buy?

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