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H357 MKG

1990 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,002 mi
Last recorded176,002 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH357 MKG
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 176,002 miles

centre seat belt sticks slightly.

n/s rear inner sill weld repair coated in heavy underseal making full inspection impossible.

near side of underneath coverd in oil around gear box oil cooler pipes /power steering .

off side front inner wheel arch corroded slightly.

Fail 11 May 2009 175,642 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre seat belt sticks slightly.

near side of underneath coverd in oil around gear box oil cooler pipes /power steering .

off side front inner wheel arch corroded slightly.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 167,913 miles

Both rear shockabosrbers are starting to leak.

Metal fuel pipes at rear are badly corroded in places.

VERY BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 167,859 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear shockabosrbers are starting to leak.

Brake fluid level is low.

Metal fuel pipes at rear are badly corroded in places.

VERY BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 164,468 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low & outer wall cracked

o/s/front tyre tread low

o/s/r tyre tread low & outer wall cracked

play in both side rear axel stabaliser links

Pass 19 Oct 2005 163,367 miles

Both front tyres are low and very low on the edges.

Both rear tyres are on the min tread depth limit

Oil leak from engine

Slight play in lower steering column Universal Joint.

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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H357 MKG is a 1990 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H357 MKG, 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 H357 MKG registered?

H357 MKG is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H357 MKG safe to buy?

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