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G972 VYJ

1990 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,058 mi
Last recorded84,058 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG972 VYJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,058 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 84,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 83,886 miles

Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 4 ( Front and Rear ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 83,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 83,293 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 82,818 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 82,817 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust box insecure , (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 79,606 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 75,364 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,556 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber reduced damping effect

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil reduced damping effect (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear suspension swivel link rubbers deteriorated

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 72,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber reduced damping effect

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil reduced damping effect (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear suspension swivel link rubbers deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,356 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,122 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,066 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 70,066 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,839 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 69,301 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,544 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 68,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

steering system has some free play detected at the wheels

Pass 7 Aug 2008 67,083 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,214 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 63,009 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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G972 VYJ is a 1990 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G972 VYJ, 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 G972 VYJ registered?

G972 VYJ is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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