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J398 LPO

1992 BMW 735

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,245 mi
Last recorded176,245 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 735147,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ398 LPO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 176,245 miles

Metal fuel pipes becoming corroded

Nearside front alloy rim damaged

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside headlamp aim on upper limit

Offside park brake cable outer casing starting to seperate

REAR AXEL BEAM BUSHE BECOMONG PERISHED AND STARTING TO UN-BOND (CLOSE TO LIMIT)

Slight imbalance on park brake performance

Slight movement in offside tie rod ends (X2)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 176,264 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Metal fuel pipes becoming corroded

Nearside front alloy rim damaged

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside headlamp aim on upper limit

REAR AXEL BEAM BUSHE BECOMONG PERISHED AND STARTING TO UN-BOND (CLOSE TO LIMIT)

Slight movement in offside tie rod ends (X2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 170,510 miles

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED BOTH SIDES

SLIGHT KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN

Pass 4 Aug 2006 164,883 miles

Exhaust centre rubbers perished

Imbalance on park brake

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti roll bar bushes perished both sides

Fail 21 Jul 2006 164,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST MAIN SILENCER SUPPORT RUBBERS PERISHED

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED BOTH SIDES

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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J398 LPO is a 1992 BMW 735 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J398 LPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J398 LPO registered?

J398 LPO is a 1992 BMW 735, first registered on 6 May 1992.

Is J398 LPO safe to buy?

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