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A3 DAD

1989 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,938 mi
Last recorded167,938 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DAD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 167,938 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2007 127,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both outer track rod end boots split.

front rollbar upper link joint boots split.

n/s/r tyre edge worn

Fail 28 Aug 2007 127,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both outer trackrod end boots split.

front rollbar links top joint boots split.

n/s/r tyre edge worn.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 123,571 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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A3 DAD is a 1989 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A3 DAD, 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 A3 DAD registered?

A3 DAD is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 13 January 1989.

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