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J261 NFP

1992 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

209,694 mi
Last recorded209,694 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 735147,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ261 NFP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2009 209,694 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 209,686 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 209,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 206,472 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 206,426 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 201,210 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 196,010 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 189,896 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 189,896 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s hand brake weak

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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J261 NFP is a 1992 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J261 NFP, 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.

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What year was J261 NFP registered?

J261 NFP is a 1992 BMW 735, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J261 NFP safe to buy?

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