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J898 KAG

1992 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 BMW 735147,304 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ898 KAG
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2010

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both hand brake cable outers seperated

Pass 30 Sep 2008

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 98,707 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006

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

Minor oil leaks.

Minor surface corrosion appearing.

Rear tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 5 Sep 2006

Minor oil leaks.

Minor surface corrosion appearing.

Rear tyres wearing inner edges.

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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J898 KAG is a 1992 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J898 KAG, 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 J898 KAG registered?

J898 KAG is a 1992 BMW 735, first registered on 12 May 1992.

Is J898 KAG safe to buy?

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