MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,123 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Both front coil springs corroded
Diff oil leak
Oil leak
Outer CV gators perished
Rear seats not in use
Undertrays fitted
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
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
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
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
vehicle has been undersealed
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
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
play in steering system
scratches to body panels
suspension bushes split and unbonded
various oil leaks
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
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
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)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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