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E51 NUU

1988 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,738 mi
Last recorded174,738 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE51 NUU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 174,738 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 174,738 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 171,579 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 171,457 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 163,644 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 161,877 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 161,874 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 155,680 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 155,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake fluid low level

front brake pads low

o/s front brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 154,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

center link arm ball joints have slight movement

Fail 15 Oct 2007 154,126 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

center link arm ball joints have slight movement

Pass 20 Oct 2006 149,332 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 145,045 miles

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

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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E51 NUU is a 1988 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E51 NUU, 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 E51 NUU registered?

E51 NUU is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 13 July 1988.

Is E51 NUU safe to buy?

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