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E546 DJO

1988 BMW 735

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

282,767 mi
Last recorded282,767 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE546 DJO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 282,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear subframe slight perished

fuel filter slight loose

Pass 14 May 2010 281,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered with sill skirtings

Pass 30 Apr 2009 279,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

trims fitted to outer sills

Fail 23 Apr 2009 279,610 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

trims fitted to outer sills

Pass 6 May 2008 278,294 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 278,294 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2007
Pass 26 Apr 2006

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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E546 DJO is a 1988 BMW 735 in White 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 E546 DJO, 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 E546 DJO registered?

E546 DJO is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 8 June 1988.

Is E546 DJO safe to buy?

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