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E86 HCD

1988 BMW 735

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,410 mi
Last recorded98,410 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE86 HCD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 98,410 miles

both sills covered in plastic trim

play in osf track rod end

Pass 15 Apr 2009 91,525 miles

both rear brake discs corroded reduced area

osr tyre slightly worn inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2009 91,398 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,913 miles

both front and nsr tyres worn on legal limit

both sills cover in plastic trim

rear pads starting to get low

Pass 12 Apr 2007 76,938 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 71,577 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

signs of corrosion to n/s o/s sills

unable to open n/s/r o/s/r door from inside

Fail 14 Mar 2006

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/ds/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses insecure and rubbing on mounts

signs of corrosion to n/s o/s sills

unable to open n/s/r o/s/r doors from inside

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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E86 HCD is a 1988 BMW 735 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E86 HCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E86 HCD registered?

E86 HCD is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 24 June 1988.

Is E86 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E86 HCD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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