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G735 XBL

1989 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,801 mi
Last recorded120,801 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG735 XBL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2012 120,801 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipes slight corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 119,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 118,106 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 115,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 114,198 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 114,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 112,753 miles

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

n/s/f steering ilder has sligt play

Pass 16 May 2006 111,483 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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G735 XBL is a 1989 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G735 XBL, 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 G735 XBL registered?

G735 XBL is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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