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H708 KAV

1991 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,821 mi
Last recorded134,821 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH708 KAV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 134,821 miles

nearside steering idler has slight movement

offside sill holed at jack point out with prescribed areas plastic covers fitted to both sills unable to see fpr prorer inspection

Fail 24 Feb 2010 134,806 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

nearside steering idler has slight movement

offside sill holed at jack point out with prescribed areas plastic covers fitted to both sills unable to see fpr prorer inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2009 131,728 miles

Different alloy wheels and tyres fitted since last MOT

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F ABS sensor covered in black tape.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Plastic covers on sills , unable to check fully.

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 131,701 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers been fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2008 127,472 miles

slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 30 Jan 2007 127,844 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 126,356 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

rear strut top m ounts corroding

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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H708 KAV is a 1991 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H708 KAV, 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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H708 KAV is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 13 March 1991.

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