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E500 BPU

1987 BMW 735

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,885 mi
Last recorded48,885 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 BMW 735136,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE500 BPU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 48,885 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,924 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 45,638 miles

REG PLATES SPACING POOR.SCREEN DELAMINATING.O/S HEADLIGHT AIM ON LOW LIMIT.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT.EXHAUST LEAKS.LIGHT CORROSION -CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,526 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2006 45,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 44,770 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 44,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E500 BPU is a 1987 BMW 735 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E500 BPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E500 BPU registered?

E500 BPU is a 1987 BMW 735, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E500 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E500 BPU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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