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H448 RAH

1990 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

230,334 mi
Last recorded230,334 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH448 RAH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 230,334 miles

Nearside Outer sill is corroding

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of a component

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 230,331 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill is corroding

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of a component

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 230,290 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

front number plate cracked

sill areas look corroded but unable to full inspect due to covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2013 230,290 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sill areas look corroded but unable to full inspect due to covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2012 229,405 miles

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

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

front number plate is cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2012 22,904 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate is cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2011 221,123 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 221,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

slight freeplay in rear differential/propshaft

slight noise in rear differential

Pass 5 Oct 2010 219,852 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 219,850 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f fog lamp slight damage

Pass 29 Oct 2009 210,484 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 210,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 204,680 miles

All 4 jacking points weakened by corrosion

Front number plate cracked

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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

OSF fog lamp broken

OSR wheel arch to sill holed

Sill covers fitted can not see sills

Pass 13 Jan 2008 198,290 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 191,960 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 79,044 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2006 179,044 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes corroded

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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H448 RAH is a 1990 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 H448 RAH, 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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H448 RAH is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 19 October 1990.

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