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J588 HGW

1992 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

279,997 mi
Last recorded279,997 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 735147,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ588 HGW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 279,997 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2011 279,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 272,276 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 272,275 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 263,515 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 263,515 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 255,163 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 255,163 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 246,412 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 246,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f track rod end rubber boot split

o/s/f upper ball joint rubber boot split

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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J588 HGW is a 1992 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J588 HGW, 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.

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J588 HGW is a 1992 BMW 735, first registered on 26 June 1992.

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