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G91 MGC

1989 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,688 mi
Last recorded180,688 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2006
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG91 MGC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2006 180,688 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion started on brake pipes

corrosion started on underbody in various areas

exhaust mountings starting to perish

Fail 1 Nov 2006 180,688 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion started on brake pipes

corrosion started on underbody in various areas

exhaust mountings starting to perish

Pass 1 Nov 2005 173,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion started on sills

front brake pads on limit

offside front tyre perished

surface corrosion started on all brake pipes

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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G91 MGC is a 1989 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G91 MGC, 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 G91 MGC registered?

G91 MGC is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 26 October 1989.

Is G91 MGC safe to buy?

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