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A11 HEE

1989 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,994 mi
Last recorded219,994 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 HEE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 219,994 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 219,982 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 219,982 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 215,165 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 211,872 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on inner egges.

Pass 22 May 2007 209,025 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 May 2007 208,957 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 May 2006 199,761 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/front o/s/rear n/s/reAR tyres cracking in treads

Fail 16 May 2006 199,761 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/front o/s/rear n/s/reAR tyres cracking in treads

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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A11 HEE is a 1989 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A11 HEE, 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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A11 HEE is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 14 August 1989.

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