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H442 POC

1990 BMW 735

Blue Diesel 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,477 mi
Last recorded137,477 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH442 POC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 137,477 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 137,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 136,754 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 136,754 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 135,537 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2010 135,537 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 132,673 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 129,104 miles

Nearside and offside front brake disc slight corrod of the inside face

Nearside front indecator lamp slight damage

Nearside mirror missing

Fail 14 Aug 2008 129,104 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside and offside front brake disc slight corrod of the inside face

Nearside front indecator lamp slight damage

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 16 Jul 2007 126,944 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion n/s/r sill

exhaust rubbers are badly deteriorated

fan broken

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hoses ferrules are slightly corroded

noise from belt area

play in o/s/r suspension linkage

play in steering joints

rear antiroll bar links deteriorated & have play

weap from steering box

Fail 10 Jul 2007 126,944 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

corrosion n/s/r sill

exhaust rubbers badly deteriorated

fan broken

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hoses ferrules are slightly corroded

noise from belt area?

play in o/s/r suspension linkage

play in steering joints

rear antiroll bar links deteriorated & have play

weap from steering box

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2006 123,472 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 121,192 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 121,192 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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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H442 POC is a 1990 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H442 POC, 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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H442 POC is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 14 August 1990.

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