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H101 EFL

1991 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,092 mi
Last recorded133,092 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH101 EFL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 133,092 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 130,443 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 127,547 miles

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

small stone chip on windscreen

Fail 11 Oct 2023 127,485 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Insecure. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 127,396 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre box rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 127,138 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 127,027 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 125,517 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 125,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 122,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear sill step holed by corrosion but outside prescribed areas.

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 122,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear sill step holed by corrosion but outside prescribed areas.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 119,497 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

both front tyres badly cracking in tread.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 113,639 miles

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

front tyres slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Jul 2014 113,629 miles

front tyres perished in tread

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 8 Apr 2011 113,621 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 113,198 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 113,198 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2007 111,751 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 111,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2006 103,451 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 103,451 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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H101 EFL is a 1991 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 137,044 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 H101 EFL, 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 35 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H101 EFL registered?

H101 EFL is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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