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J181 DHV

1992 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,959 mi
Last recorded175,959 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 735147,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ181 DHV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 175,959 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust strap broken but still adequately supported

plastic covered sills

Pass 26 Feb 2010 171,410 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 171,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 168,381 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 168,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 154,771 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 154,771 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 137,324 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 137,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 132,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J181 DHV is a 1992 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J181 DHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J181 DHV registered?

J181 DHV is a 1992 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J181 DHV safe to buy?

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