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G68 FPW

1989 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,490 mi
Last recorded72,490 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG68 FPW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 72,490 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 72,214 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 71,458 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 71,455 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 71,226 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 68,419 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,332 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 66,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 66,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 65,645 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,177 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 63,368 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,296 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 61,012 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 60,258 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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G68 FPW is a 1989 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G68 FPW, 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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What year was G68 FPW registered?

G68 FPW is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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