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J984 KLR

1991 BMW 735

Maroon Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

257,511 mi
Last recorded257,511 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ984 KLR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2009 257,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 253,457 miles

nearside front and offside front anti roll bar drop link gaitors split

nearside rear and offside rear anti roll bar drop link bushes cracked

rear seats loaded, therefore unable to check condition and operation of the seat belts

Fail 5 Nov 2008 253,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside front and offside front anti roll bar drop link gaitors split

nearside rear and offside rear anti roll bar drop link bushes cracked

rear seats loaded, therefore unable to check condition and operation of the seat belts

Pass 9 Nov 2007 247,631 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

minor damage to front number plate

Fail 9 Nov 2007 247,630 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

minor damage to front number plate

Pass 10 Nov 2006 237,346 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 237,344 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

O/S/F & N/S/F tie bar joints, rubber boots split

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ehaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

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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J984 KLR is a 1991 BMW 735 in Maroon with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J984 KLR, 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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J984 KLR is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 24 August 1991.

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