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F35 RPA

1989 BMW 735

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

283,199 mi
Last recorded283,199 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 735141,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF35 RPA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 283,199 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 283,136 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 283,035 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 282,949 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 282,852 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 282,578 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 282,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 281,634 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 281,361 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 280,549 miles

slight corrosion on both front inner sills by jacking point

Pass 5 Jun 2015 279,977 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 278,171 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 275,345 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 273,476 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 273,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

All four tyres slightly perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of offside rear adult belt

Earth strap on lower offside of the engine is deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 270,708 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 267,038 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 26,305 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 257,467 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 257,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2007 249,690 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 245,358 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 240,079 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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F35 RPA is a 1989 BMW 735 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 F35 RPA, 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 F35 RPA registered?

F35 RPA is a 1989 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F35 RPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F35 RPA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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