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F158 AAB

1989 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,084 mi
Last recorded149,084 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF158 AAB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 149,084 miles

Advanced corrosion on metal fuel pipes at rear

Corosion at rear of O/S front to back metal brake pipe

Corrosion on O/S front matal brake pipe

Lens cover - N/S rear light unit cracked

O/S park brake effort low

Pass 8 Oct 2008 145,648 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 145,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 140,426 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2006 134,567 miles

Corrosion starting on metal brake pipes at rear

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lens cracked - N/S rear light unit

Oil leak

Rear brake pads low - discs worn

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Oct 2005 125,253 miles

Corrosion on front to back metal fuel pipes

Corrosion starting on O/S front metal brake pipe

Corrosion starting on metal brake pipes at rear

Lens cracked on N/S rear light unit

Rear silencer corroded

oil leak

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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F158 AAB 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 F158 AAB, 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 F158 AAB registered?

F158 AAB is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 14 March 1989.

Is F158 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F158 AAB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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