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H235 KBM

1990 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,366 mi
Last recorded136,366 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH235 KBM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 136,366 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all four jacking points in sills are slightly corroded

rear fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 134,798 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

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

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 132,307 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 132,307 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 126,685 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 126,685 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 123,558 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 119,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 119,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 113,613 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 107,213 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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H235 KBM is a 1990 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H235 KBM, 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 H235 KBM registered?

H235 KBM is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 17 August 1990.

Is H235 KBM safe to buy?

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