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J451 SUD

1991 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,724 mi
Last recorded151,724 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ451 SUD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 151,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under-seal used underneath overall

Fail 16 May 2023 151,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under-seal used underneath overall

Pass 29 May 2014 151,415 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

slight oil leaks

slight underbody corrosion

tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2013 149,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 143,124 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FUEL LINES CORRODED

Pass 21 Dec 2010 140,044 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 135,551 miles

tyre and front linkpins only just passde mot test

Pass 5 Sep 2008 133,377 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 133,376 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 132,228 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 132,221 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 131,254 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 131,254 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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J451 SUD is a 1991 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J451 SUD, 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 J451 SUD registered?

J451 SUD is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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