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J957 VJW

1992 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,000 mi
Last recorded240,000 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 735147,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ957 VJW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 240,000 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 237,366 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 237,356 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 233,460 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 229,710 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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J957 VJW is a 1992 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J957 VJW, 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 J957 VJW registered?

J957 VJW is a 1992 BMW 735, first registered on 17 June 1992.

Is J957 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J957 VJW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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