MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 735?
Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J140 JWV is a 1992 BMW 735 in Maroon with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1992 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 147,304 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 J140 JWV, 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 34 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J140 JWV is a 1992 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1992.
Is J140 JWV safe to buy?
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