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TIL 4260

1990 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

130,140 mi
Last recorded130,140 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 4260
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 130,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

o/s/f shock absorber spring coupling has been welded

oil leak/residue

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2025 130,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 130,087 miles

Fuel pipe insecure o/s/r fuel filter insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 128,831 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

rear shock absorbers worn

Fail 16 Jul 2024 128,825 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2023 127,530 miles

Oil residue underneath car

Pass 27 Jun 2022 126,227 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

oil leak/residue

various parts and places have surface corrosion

windscreen has damage not affecting drivers view

Fail 22 Jun 2022 126,224 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

oil leak/residue

rear brake discs pitted and worn

various parts and places have surface corrosion

windscreen has damage not affecting drivers view

Pass 28 Jun 2021 125,234 miles

oil residue

various parts and places surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2020 124,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 124,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 123,621 miles

N/S/F shock absorber has light misting of oil

read brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight play in various parts of steering rack

various fluid residue on under side of vehicle

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2018 122,392 miles

oil leak from engine bay

oil leak from rear diff

rear brake discs slight pitted

Fail 12 Jul 2018 122,388 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak from engine bay

oil leak from rear diff

rear brake discs slight pitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 121,183 miles

Various parts and places corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2016 119,943 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front to rear fuel lines corroded

side skirts fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 118,942 miles

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

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

exhaust brackets corroded

rear springs and spring tops corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 118,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 118,315 miles

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

Slight windscreen damage

Fail 4 Jul 2014 118,248 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Slight windscreen damage

Pass 18 Jul 2013 117,092 miles

O/S/F suspension arm bush slightly deteriated

slight oil leak

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 116,239 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 116,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 114,694 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

N/S/F tyre slight cracking

O/S/F tyre slight cracking

O/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak

Rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 13 Jul 2010 113,561 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 113,561 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 111,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 111,622 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 109,817 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 109,817 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 109,031 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 107,874 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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TIL 4260 is a 1990 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1990 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 137,621 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 TIL 4260, 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 36 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TIL 4260 is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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