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J490 SWL

1992 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,539 mi
Last recorded197,539 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 735147,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 SWL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 197,539 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 196,645 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 196,645 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sill / flue pipe/ rear off car /front off car/ brake pipe /all corr /play in steering /play in n/s rear wheer brearing

Pass 1 Nov 2008 194,273 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 193,228 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 191,356 miles

corrosion present at n/s and o/s front rear and o/s front metal brakepiping to flexy

n/s rear parkbrake operation requires attention

slight wear and play at n/s and o/s drag link ends

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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J490 SWL is a 1992 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J490 SWL, 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

How do I check the history of J490 SWL?

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What year was J490 SWL registered?

J490 SWL is a 1992 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J490 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J490 SWL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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