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G855 ABW

1990 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,188 mi
Last recorded120,188 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG855 ABW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 120,188 miles

CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES BORDERLINE IN PLACES.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 120,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 110,012 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 106,686 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 106,648 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2006 103,093 miles

both front to rear metal fuel pipes starting to corrode

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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G855 ABW is a 1990 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G855 ABW, 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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What year was G855 ABW registered?

G855 ABW is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G855 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G855 ABW 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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