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H5 SBB

1990 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,575 mi
Last recorded201,575 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 SBB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 201,575 miles

Oil light comes on

Fail 12 Nov 2008 201,390 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front anti roll bar link gaiters split

Nearside front tyre 3.4mm

Offside front side lamp dim

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 191,864 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 191,862 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2006 182,868 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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H5 SBB is a 1990 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H5 SBB, 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 H5 SBB registered?

H5 SBB is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 3 September 1990.

Is H5 SBB safe to buy?

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