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735 XPJ

1989 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

206,893 mi
Last recorded206,893 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration735 XPJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2012 206,893 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks at engine,gearbox,and diff.front to rear fuel pipes corroding.heater leaking.wiring at front bumper loose.

Pass 25 May 2009 198,729 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 198,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

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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735 XPJ is a 1989 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 141,653 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 735 XPJ, 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 37 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 735 XPJ registered?

735 XPJ is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is 735 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 735 XPJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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