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F167 FPW

1989 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF167 FPW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic covers/trims

Fail 20 Sep 2010

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic covers/trims

Pass 24 Jun 2009 182,116 miles

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

o.s.f bottom ball joint gaiter split fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2009 182,112 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

o.s.f bottom ball joint gaiter split fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2008 175,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 175,510 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 174,847 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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F167 FPW is a 1989 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 F167 FPW, 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 F167 FPW registered?

F167 FPW is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F167 FPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F167 FPW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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