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G89 XJH

1989 BMW 735

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

207,924 mi
Last recorded207,924 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG89 XJH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 207,924 miles

both outer sills rusty unable to see fully due to covers

exhaust system rusty

metal fuel pipes rusty

nearside front flexi brake hose starting to perish

Fail 28 Feb 2009 207,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outer sills rusty unable to see fully due to covers

exhaust system rusty

metal fuel pipes rusty

nearside front flexi brake hose starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2008 206,886 miles

nearside front, rear suspension arm ball joint has slight lift

some play in steering box drop arm

Fail 23 Feb 2008 206,884 miles

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

nearside front, rear suspension arm ball joint has slight lift

some play in steering box drop arm

Pass 1 Mar 2007 204,756 miles

oil leak †exhaust corroded †fuel lines cirroded †rear exhaust leaking †both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm

Pass 23 Jan 2006 201,357 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 201,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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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G89 XJH is a 1989 BMW 735 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G89 XJH, 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 G89 XJH registered?

G89 XJH is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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