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E222 KAB

1988 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,570 mi
Last recorded131,570 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE222 KAB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 131,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 131,553 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 131,553 miles

undersealant apllied

Pass 17 Sep 2013 130,914 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

full inspection of sills could not be carried out due to them being coved

Pass 15 Sep 2012 129,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 129,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s n/s outer sill slight corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 127,203 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 125,738 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 125,737 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 122,741 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 122,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 118,915 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 114,015 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 112,413 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 112,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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E222 KAB is a 1988 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E222 KAB, 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 E222 KAB registered?

E222 KAB is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E222 KAB safe to buy?

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