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H861 EFC

1990 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,530 mi
Last recorded198,530 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH861 EFC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 198,530 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 198,530 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 193,446 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 193,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jun 2007 187,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 187,399 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 181,572 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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H861 EFC is a 1990 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H861 EFC, 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 H861 EFC registered?

H861 EFC is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H861 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H861 EFC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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