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J160 WDA

1991 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,771 mi
Last recorded145,771 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 WDA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 145,771 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 140,186 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 133,913 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 126,863 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 119,436 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 110,883 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 105,459 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both fro t & rear jacking points showing corrosion

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2006 105,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front &rear jacking points showing corrosion

unable to asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2005 105,261 miles

fuel pipes corroded

unable to fully asses outer sills due to covers

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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J160 WDA is a 1991 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J160 WDA, 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 J160 WDA registered?

J160 WDA is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 12 August 1991.

Is J160 WDA safe to buy?

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