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H501 LFC

1990 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,189 mi
Last recorded153,189 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH501 LFC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 153,189 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 152,592 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 151,693 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 18 Jul 2008 150,527 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 149,880 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 149,880 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 149,097 miles

offside hand brake outer cable split. offside hand brake effort very low

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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H501 LFC is a 1990 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H501 LFC, 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

How do I check the history of H501 LFC?

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What year was H501 LFC registered?

H501 LFC is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H501 LFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H501 LFC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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