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E61 BKJ

1988 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,279 mi
Last recorded189,279 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE61 BKJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 May 2013 189,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 186,315 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 118,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 176,360 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 176,353 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,453 miles

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

fuel lines corrodded not leaking advised to be changed

Pass 7 Mar 2006 170,893 miles

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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E61 BKJ is a 1988 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 E61 BKJ, 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 E61 BKJ registered?

E61 BKJ is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E61 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E61 BKJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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