MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,386 miAbove average mileage for this year
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front and rear brake discs surface corrosion
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
front and rear brake discs surface corrosion
Offside Rear outer sill hole but not excessive or seriously weakened
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S and O/S (3.6.B.4e)
centre exhaust rubbers deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel fouling on leg (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/s and O/S (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S and O/S (3.6.B.4e)
centre exhaust rubbers deteriorated
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
N/S/R inner arch slightly corroded
slight corrosion to ends of sills, chassis and floor
welding on front and rear floor has been seam welded from inside
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
N/S/R inner arch slightly corroded
slight corrosion to ends of sills, chassis and floor
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover split.
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover split.
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both hand brake cables outer casing deteriorated
c entre exhaust rubber mount is deteriorated / perrished
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
extensive welding has beeb carried out on both sills and floor pans
front braked discs badly corroded on inner edge
vehicle is corroded / rusty in many places
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both hand brake cables outer casing deteriorated
c entre exhaust rubber mount is deteriorated / perrished
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
extensive welding has beeb carried out on both sills and floor pans
front braked discs badly corroded on inner edge
vehicle is corroded / rusty in many places
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
both front brake discs worn and corroded
both front tyres close to legal limits on edges
both rear hand brake cables casings corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rusty and corroded around front and rear suspension
vehicle very rusty and corroded in many places on underside
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Fuel pipes corroded
Hose clamp was fitted to offside front brake flexible hose(now removed)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside front to rear brake pipe damaged (by suspension arm)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the BMW 735?
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E735 WHR is a 1988 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 E735 WHR, 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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E735 WHR is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 10 March 1988.
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