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E440 BTO

1988 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,675 mi
Last recorded86,675 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE440 BTO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 86,675 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen delaminating & cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2010 86,362 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

sills covered with plastic

some brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 12 Jan 2010 86,362 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

sills covered with plastic

some brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 26 Jan 2009 86,051 miles

coil springs corroded / surface corrosion and grease on brake pipes / dint on o/s/f door /

Pass 16 Jan 2008 85,921 miles

steel fuel pipes corroding

Fail 16 Jan 2008 85,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

steel fuel pipes corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2007 85,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 85,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E440 BTO is a 1988 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E440 BTO, 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 E440 BTO registered?

E440 BTO is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E440 BTO safe to buy?

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