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E759 LLR

1988 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,295 mi
Last recorded179,295 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE759 LLR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 179,295 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 179,295 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 178,901 miles

cover sills fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 177,038 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 176,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in several places (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front flexy hose not clipped

Pass 14 Mar 2018 176,646 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 174,234 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 171,489 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 169,649 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 168,740 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 168,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 167,323 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 167,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 160,448 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 153,752 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 147,209 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 139,166 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 139,151 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 131,680 miles

Offside Rear 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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E759 LLR is a 1988 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E759 LLR, 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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What year was E759 LLR registered?

E759 LLR is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 14 June 1988.

Is E759 LLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E759 LLR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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