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J501 RWL

1992 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,743 mi
Last recorded84,743 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 BMW 735147,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ501 RWL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 84,743 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 84,455 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 84,075 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 80,691 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 78,387 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 78,298 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 75,605 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 74,214 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 74,214 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 73,124 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 73,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 71,268 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 71,220 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 70,165 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 70,165 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 68,800 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 67,152 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 65,657 miles

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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J501 RWL is a 1992 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J501 RWL, 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 J501 RWL registered?

J501 RWL is a 1992 BMW 735, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J501 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J501 RWL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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