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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))
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
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
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 ()
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 ()
Both front tyres wearing on outside edges
Brake discs corroded
Oil leak/s
Various fuel and brake pipes corroded
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
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
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
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
exhaust rubers missing put still supportted
oil stain on engine and gear box
slight leak from exhaust middle box
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear tyre cracking.
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)
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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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