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F217 RUW

1989 BMW 735

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,233 mi
Last recorded76,233 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF217 RUW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2020 76,233 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 76,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,190 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 76,184 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 76,171 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 76,166 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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F217 RUW is a 1989 BMW 735 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F217 RUW, 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 F217 RUW registered?

F217 RUW is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is F217 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F217 RUW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F217 RUW have outstanding finance?

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