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D39 GHX

1987 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 BMW 735136,070 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD39 GHX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

both front tyres have sidewall cracks not exposing cord

has accident damage to front bumper chrome trim repaired with tape

plastic sill covers to offside and nearside outer sills unable to inspect

Pass 12 Nov 2007 167,089 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty and pasted

front brake discs rusty

rear anti roll bar linkbushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2006 164,585 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 164,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 161,015 miles

front brake pipes rusty †rear brake pipes over rear suspension rusty †fuel pipes over rear diff very rusty †

rear brake discs rusty †rear brakes poss dragging slightly †n/s/f bottom joint boot split †n/s/f anti-roll bar link slight play, top joint boot split

unable to fully assess outer sills due to covers †outer sills rusty around jacking points †exhaust deteriorating †suspension bushes deteriorating

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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D39 GHX is a 1987 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 D39 GHX, 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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What year was D39 GHX registered?

D39 GHX is a 1987 BMW 735, first registered on 15 April 1987.

Is D39 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D39 GHX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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