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BJD 8T

1989 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

198,663 mi
Last recorded198,663 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJD 8T
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 198,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sills covered

Fail 24 Oct 2023 198,658 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f jacking point corroded

outer sills covered

Pass 7 Oct 2022 198,503 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sills covered

Fail 5 Oct 2022 198,503 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sills covered

Pass 28 Oct 2021 198,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sills covered

Pass 12 Oct 2020 198,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sills covered

Pass 8 Oct 2019 197,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sills covered

Pass 1 Oct 2018 195,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

outer sills covered

Pass 2 Oct 2017 193,390 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes corrosion and paint

fuel pipes corrosin and painted

outer sills covered

Pass 4 Oct 2016 191,722 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes corrosion/paint

fuel pipes corrosion/paint

outer sill covers

Pass 5 Oct 2015 189,348 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 187,231 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes corroded/painted

outer sills covered

sill lower lip corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2013 187,175 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes corrosion and painted

floor sill lips corrosion

outer sills covered

Fail 29 Jun 2013 187,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake pipes corrosion and painted

floor sill lips corrosion

outer sills covered

Pass 3 Jul 2012 186,497 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all brake pipes corrosion and painted

floor/sill lips corrosion

front tyres wearing outer edge

outer sills covered

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2009 185,443 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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BJD 8T is a 1989 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJD 8T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJD 8T registered?

BJD 8T is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 22 September 1989.

Is BJD 8T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJD 8T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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