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J735 ORW

1991 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,603 mi
Last recorded133,603 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ735 ORW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2014 133,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 133,603 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 129,585 miles

drivers wiper split but still works fine

slight corosion under front half of vehicle

slight leak from powersteering fluid catch tank

Pass 23 Jan 2012 12,528 miles

slight leak on steering box

Pass 1 Feb 2011 121,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 118,196 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 113,869 miles

could not check outer sills due plastic covers

Pass 22 Jan 2008 111,470 miles

could not check sills due too plastic oversills fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2007 109,351 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

gearbox oil leak

metal fuel pipes corroded

rear diff oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2006 106,388 miles

oil leak rear axle.front number plate cracked.corrosion starting d/s door cill.

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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J735 ORW is a 1991 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 J735 ORW, 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 J735 ORW registered?

J735 ORW is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J735 ORW safe to buy?

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