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H394 DRN

1991 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

203,938 mi
Last recorded203,938 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH394 DRN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 203,938 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 203,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking

oil leak engine area

Pass 14 Aug 2009 196,822 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 196,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 187,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 183,898 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 183,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Aug 2006 176,390 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 176,390 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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H394 DRN is a 1991 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 137,044 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 H394 DRN, 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 35 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H394 DRN registered?

H394 DRN is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 17 May 1991.

Is H394 DRN safe to buy?

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