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G846 BLD

1990 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,360 mi
Last recorded247,360 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG846 BLD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 247,360 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 245,942 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 245,939 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 241,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 241,683 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 241,683 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 234,963 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 234,963 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 225,647 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 215,810 miles

Engine / Gearbox oil leaks

Fuel pipes corroded at rear

N/S/R tyre heavily perished on inner sidewall

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear anti-roll bar link corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2009 215,799 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Engine / Gearbox oil leaks

Fuel pipes corroded at rear

N/S/R tyre heavily perished on inner sidewall

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear anti-roll bar link corroded

Pass 29 May 2008 209,009 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 202,844 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 202,844 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 197,404 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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G846 BLD is a 1990 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G846 BLD, 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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G846 BLD is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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