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E420 PWX

1987 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,380 mi
Last recorded84,380 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1987 BMW 735136,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE420 PWX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,380 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 84,378 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 84,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small pin holes in rear silencer entry pipes (7.1.2)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

oil leak engine area

Pass 24 Aug 2016 81,765 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 81,748 miles

Brake pump leaking abs (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 80,804 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 80,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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E420 PWX is a 1987 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 136,070 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 E420 PWX, 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 39 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of E420 PWX?

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What year was E420 PWX registered?

E420 PWX is a 1987 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E420 PWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E420 PWX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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