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E959 LUC

1988 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,746 mi
Last recorded62,746 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE959 LUC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 62,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 62,449 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 62,037 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 62,037 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 61,785 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 55,764 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,551 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,635 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,959 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 38,286 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,802 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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E959 LUC is a 1988 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E959 LUC, 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 E959 LUC registered?

E959 LUC is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 5 January 1988.

Is E959 LUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E959 LUC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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