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E735 WHR

1988 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

202,386 mi
Last recorded202,386 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE735 WHR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 202,386 miles

front and rear brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2018 202,386 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 197,518 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 197,495 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 194,684 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 194,674 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 191,113 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 191,084 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 191 miles

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)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 191,005 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 189,163 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 189,163 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 189,157 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 186,090 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 181,754 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 176,728 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 172,011 miles

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 171,890 miles

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?

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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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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