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H962 HDV

1990 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,875 mi
Last recorded175,875 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH962 HDV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 175,875 miles

Day light only no lights

Fuel lines corroded

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear seats removed

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

outer sils have plastic covers and can not be fully checked

Fail 10 Jan 2013 175,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Fuel lines corroded

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Day light only no lights

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

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

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

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

Rear seats removed

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

outer sils have plastic covers and can not be fully checked

Pass 24 Jul 2010 175,233 miles

main beam headlamps not fitted

rear seats and rear seatbelts not fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2009 173,680 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 173,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 169,964 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

at the time of the test there was no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2008 169,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2006 163,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 163,600 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 158,882 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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H962 HDV is a 1990 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 H962 HDV, 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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H962 HDV is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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