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E790 CNK

1988 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,522 mi
Last recorded113,522 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE790 CNK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 113,522 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

engine running hot (gauge high reading)

plastic side sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2018 113,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

engine running hot (gauge high reading)

plastic side sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2009 101,552 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 100,357 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 97,630 miles

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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E790 CNK is a 1988 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E790 CNK, 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 E790 CNK registered?

E790 CNK is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 14 March 1988.

Is E790 CNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E790 CNK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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