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H208 NJM

1990 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

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Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH208 NJM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025
Pass 27 Nov 2024
Pass 22 Aug 2023 134,067 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2022 133,114 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Floor/ inner sill has light corrosion.

Offside Floor/ inner sill has light corrosion.

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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension bushes showing signs of perrishing/cracking.

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2019
Fail 25 Sep 2019

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 131,509 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 131,509 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 129,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 129,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 129,473 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Both rear a.r.b. link rubbers bushes perrished

Both rear brake pipes corroding

Fuel pipes badly corroded

Headlight lenses clouded

Lights for milometer inop

N/S main beam lens condensated

Rear number plate delaminating

Scratches on windscreen

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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H208 NJM is a 1990 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 H208 NJM, 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 H208 NJM registered?

H208 NJM is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H208 NJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H208 NJM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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