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F312 MJF

1989 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

259,416 mi
Last recorded259,416 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF312 MJF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 259,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 257,578 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to chassis and components

Fail 17 Oct 2018 257,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arm near the strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch near strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 24 Oct 2017 249,885 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 249,885 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 241,958 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Brake discs corroded

Oil leak/s

Various fuel and brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2016 241,958 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Brake discs corroded

Oil leak/s

Various fuel and brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 239,486 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear drop links worn and perished

oil residue

perishing and wear in rear sub frame and suspension bushes

rear diff weeping

wear and slight movement in front anti roll bar d rubbers

Fail 9 Nov 2015 239,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

rear diff weeping

Nearside Front Inner sill poorly repaired

both front coil springs corroded

both rear drop links worn and perished

oil residue

perishing and wear in rear sub frame and suspension bushes

wear and slight movement in front anti roll bar d rubbers

Fail 2 Jun 2015 239,478 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Engine oil leak

Excessive corrosion to Nearside front wing

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on outside edge

Offside front tyre wearing thin on outside edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear diff damp

Surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 12 Jul 2014 237,588 miles

exhaust rubers missing put still supportted

oil stain on engine and gear box

slight leak from exhaust middle box

Pass 11 Jul 2013 235,489 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes

damage to paint work

exhaust corroded and slight leak

oil leaks

rear brake discs in very poor condition

rear brake pads worn low

sills coverd by plastic

Fail 29 Jun 2013 235,483 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to fuel pipes

damage to paint work

exhaust corroded and slight leak

oil leaks

rear brake discs in very poor condition

rear brake pads worn low

sills coverd by plastic

Pass 29 Jun 2012 233,169 miles

front coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

gearbox damp with oil

hand brake warning lamp in/op

n/s/f outer sill corroded and holed not effecting suspension or seat belt structure

o/s/f lower arm inner rear bush worn and cracked

rear brake discs corroded heavily on inner faces

Fail 27 Jun 2012 233,148 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine sump bung damp with oil

front coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

gearbox damp with oil

hand brake warning lamp in/op

n/s/f outer sill corroded and holed not effecting suspension or seat belt structure

o/s/f lower arm inner rear bush worn and cracked

rear brake discs corroded heavily on inner faces

Pass 25 Jun 2011 230,363 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2010 57,452 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 57,443 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,904 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 48,824 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 48,810 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 47,000 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 41,420 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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F312 MJF is a 1989 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 F312 MJF, 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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F312 MJF is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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