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G56 VUL

1990 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,275 mi
Last recorded130,275 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG56 VUL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 130,275 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust rusty

fuel pipes rusty

oil and water leaks on the engine

Fail 29 Sep 2009 130,275 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2008 129,082 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount perished

exhaust rusty

fuel pipe rusty

rear brake discs rusty

slight oil leak from the steering box

slight play n/s steering idler

Fail 20 Aug 2008 129,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount perished

exhaust rusty

fuel pipe rusty

rear brake discs rusty

slight oil leak from the steering box

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 24 Aug 2007 127,333 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 125,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre getting low also has a nail

rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 10 Aug 2005 122,794 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 122,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake hose ferials corroded

front plate damaged

fuel hoses in engine bay perished

fuel pipes corroded

hub caps fitted time of test

lip on rear discs pads half worn

rubber exhaust mounts perished

slight play in steering idler

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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G56 VUL is a 1990 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 137,621 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 G56 VUL, 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 36 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G56 VUL is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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