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E494 NRU

1988 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,914 mi
Last recorded103,914 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE494 NRU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2009 103,914 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear subframe bushes worn.

rear brake pipe corroding

rear no plate delamating

Pass 5 Feb 2008 102,058 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

front ARB link upper seal split

nearside wiper poor

offside headlamp cracked

offside screen wash weak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 98,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all brake disc's have slight corrosion / pitting

front anti roll bar , n/s link upper seal split

nearside front shock absorber insert cap heavily corroded

offside headlamp glass damaged

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2006 94,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front anti-roll-bar, n/s link upper seal split

n/s front shock absorber ,insert cap has heavy corrosion.

n/s steering idler arm has wear/ play in bush

o/s headlamp damaged , not effecting beam image

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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E494 NRU is a 1988 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E494 NRU, 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 E494 NRU registered?

E494 NRU is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E494 NRU safe to buy?

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