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H573 XMV

1990 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

252,683 mi
Last recorded252,683 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH573 XMV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 252,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 252,661 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s/r 225-60-15 tyre worn out on edge advise new tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2014 250,743 miles

Front shock absorbers loosing their damping action

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)

Plastic side sills fitted not allowing full inspection of metal bodysills

Fail 6 Feb 2014 250,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front shock absorbers loosing their damping action

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)

Plastic side sills fitted not allowing full inspection of metal bodysills

Pass 2 Feb 2013 248,672 miles

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

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

engine and diff oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2013 248,672 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

engine and diff oil leak

engine misfire

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2012 245,946 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres detiorated and tread low

Fail 8 Feb 2012 245,943 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres detiorated and tread low

Pass 27 Jan 2011 242,710 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 242,710 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

engine misfire

n/s rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc badly pitted / corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 237,850 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

tracking check advised

Fail 3 Feb 2010 237,850 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

tracking check advised

Pass 12 Feb 2009 231,235 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 232,081 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 231,850 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 227,855 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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H573 XMV is a 1990 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H573 XMV, 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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What year was H573 XMV registered?

H573 XMV is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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