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E657 FRS

1987 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,900 mi
Last recorded118,900 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 735136,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE657 FRS
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 118,900 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion but not holed

Fail 28 Jul 2008 118,898 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion but not holed

Pass 31 Jul 2007 118,491 miles

Signs of corrosion of outer sills and closing sills.(plastic covers fitted)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 117,770 miles

corrosion to both rear brake flexie ferrules

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to jacking points

corrosion to n/s o/s rear brake pipes

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r closing sills

engine oil leak

strong advise corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

strong advise corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

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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E657 FRS is a 1987 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E657 FRS, 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.

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What year was E657 FRS registered?

E657 FRS is a 1987 BMW 735, first registered on 22 September 1987.

Is E657 FRS safe to buy?

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