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J778 XSF

1991 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,596 mi
Last recorded29,596 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ778 XSF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,596 miles

both front brake discs seriously worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2010 29,592 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake discs seriously worn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 28,366 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,949 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 25,406 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 25,406 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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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J778 XSF is a 1991 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J778 XSF, 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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J778 XSF is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J778 XSF safe to buy?

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