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J872 MLE

1992 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,233 mi
Last recorded142,233 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 735147,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ872 MLE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 142,233 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has been plugged

Nearside wiper blade split

Fail 23 Mar 2010 142,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre has been plugged

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Mar 2009 141,723 miles

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 Front 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 10 Dec 2007 136,077 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 136,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

feul pipes rusty

slight play in steering box

Pass 7 Dec 2006 131,799 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 128,120 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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J872 MLE is a 1992 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J872 MLE, 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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What year was J872 MLE registered?

J872 MLE is a 1992 BMW 735, first registered on 2 April 1992.

Is J872 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J872 MLE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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