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J909 OVS

1992 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,067 mi
Last recorded86,067 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 735147,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ909 OVS
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 86,067 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 84,986 miles

All underbody and components covered with underseal spray

Pass 18 Oct 2023 83,307 miles

All underbody and components covered with underseal

Pass 24 Aug 2022 83,177 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 83,177 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 79,465 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 71,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 69,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake lever has slight travel

Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,508 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 55,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2014 55,380 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,279 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 55,279 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,716 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2011 53,273 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,945 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,858 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 47,804 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,196 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 47,196 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 46,432 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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J909 OVS is a 1992 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J909 OVS, 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 J909 OVS registered?

J909 OVS is a 1992 BMW 735, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J909 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J909 OVS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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