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F243 YAB

1989 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,124 mi
Last recorded177,124 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF243 YAB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 177,124 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 174,981 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 174,976 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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F243 YAB is a 1989 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F243 YAB, 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 F243 YAB registered?

F243 YAB is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 23 February 1989.

Is F243 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F243 YAB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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