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H738 PNO

1990 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

216,646 mi
Last recorded216,646 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH738 PNO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 216,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 216,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 214,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 209,704 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 205,218 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 201,099 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 196,686 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 196,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 192,873 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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H738 PNO is a 1990 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 H738 PNO, 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 H738 PNO registered?

H738 PNO is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H738 PNO safe to buy?

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