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H16 CSN

1990 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,301 mi
Last recorded98,301 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 CSN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 98,301 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 98,284 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 98,226 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 98,140 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,828 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from tank to front chassis ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 97,641 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Fail 7 Sep 2020 97,641 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Pass 26 Aug 2019 97,405 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 97,401 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Hanging rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 95,318 miles

1 rear exhaust strap broken

heavy rusting to main fuel lines

Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,441 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 82,121 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 80,875 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 80,875 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 80,161 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,023 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 76,393 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 73,129 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,105 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 72,105 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,976 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

very slight corosion on rear sills

Pass 21 Jul 2007 69,808 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 69,808 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 69,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,176 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 69,176 miles

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

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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H16 CSN is a 1990 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H16 CSN, 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 H16 CSN registered?

H16 CSN is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H16 CSN safe to buy?

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