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F247 JNX

1989 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,679 mi
Last recorded138,679 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF247 JNX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 138,679 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 138,678 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 130,944 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 130,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

outer sills not visable

Pass 13 Dec 2006 125,592 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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F247 JNX is a 1989 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F247 JNX, 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 F247 JNX registered?

F247 JNX is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F247 JNX safe to buy?

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