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E482 FRS

1988 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,019 mi
Last recorded150,019 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2005
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE482 FRS
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2005 150,019 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 150,019 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

l/h/f brake hose not in clip properly

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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E482 FRS is a 1988 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E482 FRS, 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 E482 FRS registered?

E482 FRS is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 2 June 1988.

Is E482 FRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E482 FRS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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