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E568 JHJ

1988 BMW 735

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,123 mi
Last recorded146,123 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE568 JHJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 146,123 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 146,110 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 145,078 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 144,827 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 144,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 144,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm support mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm support mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 144,617 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm support mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm support mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 144,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 144,160 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 143,956 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 143,880 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 143,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E568 JHJ is a 1988 BMW 735 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E568 JHJ, 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 E568 JHJ registered?

E568 JHJ is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E568 JHJ safe to buy?

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