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G790 WFG

1989 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,664 mi
Last recorded177,664 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG790 WFG
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 177,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak from gearbox

Fail 31 Jul 2009 177,621 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 176,123 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 173,973 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 171,265 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 171,264 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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G790 WFG is a 1989 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G790 WFG, 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 G790 WFG registered?

G790 WFG is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is G790 WFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G790 WFG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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