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G187 WDV

1990 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,215 mi
Last recorded69,215 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG187 WDV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 69,215 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 69,178 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 69,071 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 68,462 miles

Corrosion to brake hose ferrules

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Slight play in steering box also (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension arm rose joint gaiters deteriorated

Tyres perished / cracked

Pass 19 May 2015 68,458 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nsf tyre cracking

osf tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Fail 19 May 2015 68,458 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre cracking

osf tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2011 68,450 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

all tyres walls cracked

mid exhaust mount broke

Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,443 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

tyres walls cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2010 68,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

tyres walls cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2008 67,155 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 65,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 65,921 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 64,612 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G187 WDV is a 1990 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 137,621 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 G187 WDV, 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 36 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G187 WDV registered?

G187 WDV is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G187 WDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G187 WDV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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