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E739 CDB

1987 BMW 735

Beige Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,929 mi
Last recorded124,929 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1987 BMW 735136,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE739 CDB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 124,929 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 124,915 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 124,445 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2006 124,157 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E739 CDB is a 1987 BMW 735 in Beige 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 E739 CDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E739 CDB?

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What year was E739 CDB registered?

E739 CDB is a 1987 BMW 735, first registered on 29 September 1987.

Is E739 CDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E739 CDB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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