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G546 MGK

1989 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3406cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,165 mi
Last recorded160,165 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG546 MGK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,406cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2010 160,165 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 157,723 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 157,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

All brake discs showing signs of corrosion

F/O/S ball joint has slight play

Fail 2 Aug 2008 145,632 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 145,632 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 150,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G546 MGK is a 1989 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,406cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G546 MGK, 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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G546 MGK is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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