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J186 CVG

1991 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,015 mi
Last recorded142,015 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ186 CVG
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 142,015 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 137,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 133,785 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 125,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 125,599 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 117,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 112,044 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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J186 CVG is a 1991 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J186 CVG, 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 J186 CVG registered?

J186 CVG is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 27 September 1991.

Is J186 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J186 CVG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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