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G551 RRN

1989 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,915 mi
Last recorded192,915 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG551 RRN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 192,915 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 192,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 192,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 192,914 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 192,663 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 192,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 185,873 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 178,620 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 176,204 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 176,173 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 171,709 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 171,673 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 167,289 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 164,797 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 162,513 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 162,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G551 RRN is a 1989 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G551 RRN, 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 G551 RRN registered?

G551 RRN is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G551 RRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G551 RRN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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