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E275 UAV

1988 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,550 mi
Last recorded80,550 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE275 UAV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 80,550 miles

Rear anti roll bar link bushes cracking.

Rear exhaust rubbers cracking.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,154 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 80,065 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear suspension arm links,dust cover gaiters deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,862 miles

front shocks weak

pas res over filled and coorected

rear exhaust box heavy corrosion around box

Pass 18 Aug 2010 79,806 miles

Oil leak

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

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

osr parking brake low effort relative to ns

Fail 12 Aug 2010 79,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

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

nsf brake caliper piston cover distorted and out of shape, may have brake fluid in side it.

osr parking brake low effort relative to ns

Pass 24 Jul 2009 79,686 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight lip on rear discs

Fail 21 Jul 2009 79,686 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight lip on rear discs

Pass 11 Jul 2008 79,385 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 79,381 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

19% front brake imbalance

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 79,244 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 78,914 miles

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

side walls perrishing on rear tyres

Fail 28 Jun 2006 78,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

side walls perrishing on rear tyres

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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E275 UAV is a 1988 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E275 UAV, 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 E275 UAV registered?

E275 UAV is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 16 February 1988.

Is E275 UAV safe to buy?

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