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J490 WJM

1991 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

293,397 mi
Last recorded293,397 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 WJM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 293,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

slight body corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2018 293,395 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Not working (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to exhaust system

EML not working, non catalyst vehicle

Front Damage to number plate

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Previous welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Apr 2017 290,912 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

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

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

exhaust system poor and blowing slightly

fuel pipes corroded

offside wiper blade poor

slight corrosion behind near side rear suspension mounting

Fail 29 Mar 2017 290,906 miles

Central Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

exhaust system poor and blowing slightly

fuel pipes corroded

offside wiper blade poor

slight corrosion behind near side rear suspension mounting

Pass 2 Feb 2016 285,332 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

accelerator sticks

rear exhaust rubber split

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2016 285,332 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

accelerator sticks

rear exhaust rubber split

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 280,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2015 280,645 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2014 273,385 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges 3mm

Fail 30 Jan 2014 273,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

both front tyres low on edges 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2013 263,237 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion forming on inner sill pannel

fuel pipes front to rear rusty

metal brake pipes front to rear rusty

outersills covered by plastic

Fail 26 Feb 2013 263,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion forming on inner sill pannel

fuel pipes front to rear rusty

metal brake pipes front to rear rusty

outersills covered by plastic

Pass 1 Feb 2012 254,753 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rust forming on front and rear suspension components

Fail 23 Jan 2012 254,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rust forming on front and rear suspension components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 243,464 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 243,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 229,554 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 229,554 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 216,979 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 20 Feb 2008 204,688 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 190,616 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 176,981 miles

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

oil leak

slight play on steering joints

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 WJM is a 1991 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J490 WJM, 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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J490 WJM is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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