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A1 GWN

1988 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,926 mi
Last recorded84,926 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 GWN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 84,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 84,909 miles

Fuel hose damaged by fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 83,780 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 82,886 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 82,320 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,815 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 81,608 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes along side and across rear

Fail 23 Jul 2019 81,604 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes along side and across rear

Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,587 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,541 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,317 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 81,137 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 81,125 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 81,002 miles

Jacking points have slight surface corrosion.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear discs have corrosion to surfaces.

power steering pipes corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2009 81,000 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Jacking points have slight surface corrosion.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear discs have corrosion to surfaces.

power steering pipes corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2006 80,950 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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A1 GWN is a 1988 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1988 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 146,829 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 A1 GWN, 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 38 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A1 GWN is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 27 September 1988.

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