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J892 KLT

1991 BMW 735

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,386 mi
Last recorded117,386 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ892 KLT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 117,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 115,733 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 115,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel pipe has excessive corriosion

engine leaking oil

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 8 Jun 2024 115,708 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface blacked out (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fuel pipe has excessive corriosion

engine leaking oil

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 26 Jan 2023 113,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust corroded

offside front and nearside front anti roll bar link gaitors split

Pass 23 Sep 2009 112,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

offside front and nearside front anti roll bar link gaitors split

Pass 29 Sep 2008 110,103 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 108,419 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 108,419 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 106,369 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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J892 KLT is a 1991 BMW 735 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J892 KLT, 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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J892 KLT is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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