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E369 AYB

1988 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,980 mi
Last recorded149,980 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE369 AYB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 149,980 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 149,962 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 147,023 miles

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 13 Jun 2011 147,023 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2010 142,953 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 140,755 miles

rear suspension joints slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2008 134,539 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 124,968 miles

o/s/r parking brake aplication tight operation

Fail 1 Jun 2007 124,968 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/r parking brake aplication tight operation

Pass 3 Jun 2006 116,617 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f roll bar link upper rubber dust cover splitting

Fail 3 Jun 2006 116,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f roll bar link upper rubber dust cover splitting

Pass 6 Jul 2005 115,788 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 115,786 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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E369 AYB is a 1988 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E369 AYB, 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 E369 AYB registered?

E369 AYB is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E369 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E369 AYB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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