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G660 YPV

1990 BMW 735

Beige Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,240 mi
Last recorded178,240 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG660 YPV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 178,240 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 176,525 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 173,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 172,985 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 172,633 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 172,411 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 169,556 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 166,568 miles

All pipes and some other components under the car have been sprayed heavily in underseal

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 164,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitting

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 162,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front windscreen delaminating but does not affect drivers view of the road

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill section (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 3 Jun 2015 159,861 miles

front brake disc's pitting

part of the exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear brake disc's pitting

Pass 2 Apr 2014 158,579 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 156,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 156,645 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 154,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 152,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 152,039 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 149,373 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 149,373 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 146,663 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 143,525 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 142,531 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 142,515 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 140,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 140,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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G660 YPV is a 1990 BMW 735 in Beige with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G660 YPV, 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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What year was G660 YPV registered?

G660 YPV is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 5 April 1990.

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