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H363 XHR

1990 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,738 mi
Last recorded130,738 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH363 XHR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 130,738 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 130,695 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 130,521 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 130,300 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 130,010 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 130,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 129,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 129,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 128,156 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 124,253 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/side and n/sidesealed with rubber sealant (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 124,253 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/side and n/sidesealed with rubber sealant (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 117,649 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 117,649 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 114,920 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

brakes all rusty with lack of use ? advise recheck after decent bed in ;

Pass 12 Feb 2013 114,916 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 114,849 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 114,283 miles

idle erratic when in park ? advise to be checked ;

Pass 17 Feb 2010 112,734 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2009 107,712 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 102,304 miles

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

all four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 13 Feb 2007 97,578 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 92,243 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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H363 XHR is a 1990 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H363 XHR, 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 H363 XHR registered?

H363 XHR is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 4 September 1990.

Is H363 XHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H363 XHR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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