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A7 JMX

1988 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,214 mi
Last recorded154,214 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JMX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 154,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 151,039 miles

Fuel lines appear corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 151,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fuel lines appear corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 148,510 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Unable to fully inspect outer sills ; covers fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2008 148,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Unable to fully inspect outer sills ; covers fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2007 145,959 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 143,981 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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A7 JMX is a 1988 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A7 JMX, 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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What year was A7 JMX registered?

A7 JMX is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 21 October 1988.

Is A7 JMX safe to buy?

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