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J151 TMO

1991 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,256 mi
Last recorded118,256 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ151 TMO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 118,256 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 112,925 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 112,922 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 9 Apr 2008 106,295 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 106,292 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 100,267 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 9 Mar 2006 96,060 miles

unable to check sills due to plastic cover panels

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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J151 TMO is a 1991 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J151 TMO, 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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What year was J151 TMO registered?

J151 TMO is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 13 December 1991.

Is J151 TMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J151 TMO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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