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E146 RNV

1988 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,912 mi
Last recorded142,912 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE146 RNV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 142,912 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2010 142,912 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 140,014 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 140,014 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 131,993 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 120,451 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 108,517 miles

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

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

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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E146 RNV is a 1988 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc 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 E146 RNV, 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 E146 RNV registered?

E146 RNV is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 16 February 1988.

Is E146 RNV safe to buy?

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