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G879 WGU

1990 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

256,678 mi
Last recorded256,678 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG879 WGU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 256,678 miles

Central Exhaust heatshield adrift

Front both headlamp beam deflectors stuck on lenses

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear parking brake effort low

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage corroded (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all jacking points / bent (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 256,677 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central heatshield insecure

Front jacking points corroded and bent

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing looks like runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 253,620 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 252,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 251,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 251,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 249,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2020 242,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension pipe corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 238,348 miles

Nearside Rear rear suspention pipe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing proper examination

Pass 5 Nov 2018 231,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 229,722 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 229,132 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 228,552 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 225,799 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 225,792 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 225,258 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 224,609 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 223,896 miles

both outer sills heavily corroded and poor.

offside front bottom balljoint gaitor split

offside jacking point seriously weakened

plastic sill covers preventing proper examination of prescribed areas (suspect severe corrosion)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 223,834 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

both outer sills suspectly corrodded unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers

front to rear suspension pipes heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 222,739 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 216,112 miles

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

both rear tyres worn down to wear indicators

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

surface corrosion on fuel pipes front and rear

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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G879 WGU is a 1990 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 G879 WGU, 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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G879 WGU is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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