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J975 LLT

1992 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,748 mi
Last recorded155,748 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 735147,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ975 LLT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 155,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ball joint grease covers split

centre exhaust mounts insecure

excessive load in boot

front lower arm bushes perished

n/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s/f seatbelt edge fluffy

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

oily residue on rear metal fuel pipes

rear axle bushes perished

slight freeplay in steering

slightly long handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 5 May 2011 155,638 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

excessive load in boot

front lower arm bushes perished

n/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s/f seatbelt edge fluffy

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ball joint grease covers split

centre exhaust mounts insecure

oily residue on rear metal fuel pipes

rear axle bushes perished

slight freeplay in steering

slightly long handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jun 2010 146,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 145,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 124,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes from fuel tank corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2009 124,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes from fuel tank corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2008 117,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 117,895 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 115,647 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 115,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 112,432 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J975 LLT is a 1992 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J975 LLT, 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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J975 LLT is a 1992 BMW 735, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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