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E840 KCF

1988 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,685 mi
Last recorded152,685 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE840 KCF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 152,685 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

crack nearside windscreen

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear brakes worn

slight play steering

surface rust nearside rear sill

surface rust rear pipes

Fail 20 Aug 2010 152,685 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

crack nearside windscreen

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear brakes worn

slight play steering

surface rust nearside rear sill

surface rust rear pipes

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 148,160 miles

crack nearside of windscreen

front number plate damage

front pads and discs near limit

surface rust rear metal pipes

Pass 21 Jul 2008 144,165 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

rear metal pipes surface rust

small crack in screen below wiper

Pass 7 Jul 2007 139,779 miles

offside front tyre worn innner edge

rear tyres low inner edge v

screen chip

Pass 17 Aug 2006 136,468 miles

Oil leak

crack windscreen

rust rear metal pipe

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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E840 KCF is a 1988 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E840 KCF, 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 E840 KCF registered?

E840 KCF is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E840 KCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E840 KCF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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