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E251 NUW

1988 BMW 735

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,655 mi
Last recorded101,655 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE251 NUW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 101,655 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 99,819 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 99,819 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 99,263 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 97,584 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 103,174 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 102,654 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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E251 NUW is a 1988 BMW 735 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E251 NUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E251 NUW registered?

E251 NUW is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E251 NUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E251 NUW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E251 NUW have outstanding finance?

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