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H517 ATV

1991 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,710 mi
Last recorded162,710 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH517 ATV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 162,710 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 162,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 159,413 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 22 May 2009 159,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Jacking points weak generally.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 28 May 2008 156,605 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 156,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 153,288 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 148,394 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 148,394 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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H517 ATV is a 1991 BMW 735 in Green 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 H517 ATV, 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 H517 ATV registered?

H517 ATV is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H517 ATV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H517 ATV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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