1991 BMW 735 3.4L Petrol · H540 JPD
1991 BMW 735 (3.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1991. Recorded mileage 120,770 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 735
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H540 JPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 120,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H540 JPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 735 (H540 JPD) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between centre & rear section (6.1.2 (a))”.
H540 JPD Mileage History
- 05/07/2024109,214 mi
- 27/06/2025116,834 mi+7,620 mi
- 18/07/2025116,834 mi
- 15/07/2026120,770 mi+3,936 mi
- 17/07/2026120,770 mi
Average of roughly 5,687 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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