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J187 GMH

1991 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,778 mi
Last recorded94,778 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ187 GMH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 94,778 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 93,665 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 93,419 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 93,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 93,242 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 92,667 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 91,081 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 90,703 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 90,169 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 89,825 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 80,925 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 71,550 miles

both front tyres worn on inner tread and starting to pearish on outer wall

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer tread

slight damage to offside front head light glass outer

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,526 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 71,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 70,960 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 68,568 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,568 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 65,950 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 65,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,413 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,823 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 61,057 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 59,680 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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J187 GMH is a 1991 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J187 GMH, 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 J187 GMH registered?

J187 GMH is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 10 August 1991.

Is J187 GMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J187 GMH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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