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A17 CBA

1989 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,231 mi
Last recorded149,231 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 CBA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 149,231 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 143,143 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 136,639 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 130,372 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 130,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 125,262 miles

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

slight bounce on offside front inner steering idler arm

slight lift on offside nearside front outer bottom ball joints †

slight movement on nearside front outer track rod end †

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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A17 CBA is a 1989 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 CBA, 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 A17 CBA registered?

A17 CBA is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 14 September 1989.

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