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YIJ 704

1991 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,510 mi
Last recorded83,510 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIJ 704
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 83,510 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil leaking

front tyres are worn on inside edges

Pass 7 Dec 2016 82,168 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 81,007 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 79,427 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 79,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 77,699 miles

engine oil leaking

Fail 5 Dec 2013 77,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine oil leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2012 75,992 miles

offside outer sill appears corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,926 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 75,923 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,879 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 73,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,327 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 72,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,609 miles

all brake discs worn

oil leaking from engine

Pass 17 Oct 2008 66,479 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 63,528 miles

brake fluid has been leaking over nearside front chassis,under master cylinder

metal fuel return pipe at rear very rusty

oil leaking from engine

Pass 19 Oct 2006 61,333 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 61,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in both side front lower swivels

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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YIJ 704 is a 1991 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YIJ 704, 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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YIJ 704 is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 14 August 1991.

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