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H89 EFL

1991 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

206,208 mi
Last recorded206,208 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH89 EFL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 206,208 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust bracket broken, exhaust is still secure

Pass 31 Jan 2015 197,426 miles

side skirts fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2014 188,277 miles

skirts fitted to door sills

Pass 22 Jan 2013 180,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 71,709 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 71,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 163,012 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2011 163,993 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 158,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f bump stop split

slighy water leak from top water pipes

Pass 16 Jan 2009 153,995 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on the edge

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 153,992 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Small cut in the nearside rear tyre + Worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2008 148,874 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 148,779 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 142,478 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 142,478 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 138,227 miles

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

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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H89 EFL is a 1991 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H89 EFL, 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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H89 EFL is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 14 January 1991.

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