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J309 PBV

1992 BMW 735

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,730 mi
Last recorded128,730 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 735147,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ309 PBV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 128,730 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 125,372 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 124,114 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 124,113 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side binding (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 124,101 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded breather pipe. ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2009 123,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion present at drain holes in floor pan n/s and o/s

n/s/f brake hose twisted but not fouling

Fail 8 May 2009 123,000 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion present at drain holes in floor pan n/s and o/s

n/s/f brake hose twisted but not fouling

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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J309 PBV is a 1992 BMW 735 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J309 PBV, 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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J309 PBV is a 1992 BMW 735, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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