MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
front steering arms have slight play offside front wing slightly damaged
fuel pipes slightly corroded
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
drivers seat slightly insecure
nearside and offside front antiroll bar link dust covers split
offside side repeater has lens tape repair
wear/play in nearside steering idler arm (on limit)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
drivers seat slightly insecure
nearside and offside front antiroll bar link dust covers split
offside side repeater has lens tape repair
wear/play in nearside steering idler arm (on limit)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
advise littel play on steering arms"box"
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
advise littel play on steering arms"box"
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
slight travel on foot brake peddle
How Reliable is the BMW 735?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BLZ 5990 is a 1987 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1987 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 136,070 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 BLZ 5990, 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 39 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BLZ 5990 is a 1987 BMW 735, first registered on 6 May 1987.
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