CarVerify

Free Car Check

H540 JPD

1991 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,834 mi
Last recorded116,834 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH540 JPD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 116,834 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 116,834 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between centre & rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2024 109,214 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering box

Fail 28 Jun 2024 109,214 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front screen wash fluid leak

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to front of vehicle

slight play in steering box

Pass 30 May 2023 103,742 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 103,742 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 103,469 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 102,625 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 100,980 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 99,850 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 98,652 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 97,486 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 96,242 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 94,758 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)

Pass 14 May 2012 93,547 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 92,304 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)

offside steering idler slight play

Pass 7 May 2010 90,929 miles

Centre Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 89,490 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 88,081 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 85,872 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 84,538 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
Full BMW 735 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H540 JPD is a 1991 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H540 JPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H540 JPD?

You can check the full history of H540 JPD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H540 JPD registered?

H540 JPD is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 15 January 1991.

Is H540 JPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H540 JPD shows 21 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.

Does H540 JPD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H540 JPD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.