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G822 BBM

1990 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

220,196 mi
Last recorded220,196 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG822 BBM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 220,196 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 220,196 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 217,553 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 217,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 215,197 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 215,197 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 209,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 209,450 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 203,706 miles

chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s headlamp aim borderline

power steering drive belt squeeking on lock

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Fail 31 Aug 2005 202,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both bottom front ball joint gaitors split

both rear brake pipes signs of corrosion

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel pipes

signs of corrosion to both rear brake discs

signs of corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

small chips to windscreen

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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G822 BBM is a 1990 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G822 BBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G822 BBM registered?

G822 BBM is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 4 June 1990.

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