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H49 CPP

1990 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

179,941 mi
Last recorded179,941 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH49 CPP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 179,941 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 179,333 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 178,883 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 178,737 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 178,616 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 177,476 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 176,457 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 175,784 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 172,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 172,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 171,411 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 170,092 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 168,005 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 165,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 163,802 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 161,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 156,264 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 153,419 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 153,417 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 148,274 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 143,969 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 139,448 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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H49 CPP is a 1990 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H49 CPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H49 CPP registered?

H49 CPP is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 7 August 1990.

Is H49 CPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H49 CPP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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