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A6 PBD

1988 BMW 735

Gold Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

194,123 mi
Last recorded194,123 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 PBD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 194,123 miles

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak

Oil leak from dif

Outer cv gators perished

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

Under trays fitted

Underside has been undersealed

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 191,903 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Diff oil leak

Oil leak

Outer CV gators perished

Rear seats not in use

Undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2016 191,650 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Both front coil springs corroded

Diff oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Outer CV gators perished

Rear seats not in use

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 188,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer sill area corroaded slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside outer sill area

Rear wheel arches corroaded at bottom

oil leak

side skirts fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2015 188,659 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer sill area corroaded slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside outer sill area

Offside wiper smeery

oil leak

side skirts fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2014 184,381 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 2 Jul 2014 184,381 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2013 180,472 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 180,472 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 180,471 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 175,981 miles

play in steering system

scratches to body panels

suspension bushes split and unbonded

various oil leaks

Pass 11 Oct 2011 173,504 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 173,503 miles

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 170,258 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2008

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2007 155,946 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 155,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear axel carrier bushes worn and spliting

brake pipes startimg to rust

small amount of corrosion to offside part of the floor around the drain hole

Pass 30 Aug 2006 153,006 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 153,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A6 PBD is a 1988 BMW 735 in Gold with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 A6 PBD, 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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A6 PBD is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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