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J258 PPR

1991 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,516 mi
Last recorded166,516 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ258 PPR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2006 166,516 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 166,516 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J258 PPR is a 1991 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J258 PPR, 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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J258 PPR is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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