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E980 OPR

1988 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,515 mi
Last recorded145,515 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2006
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE980 OPR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2006 145,515 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 137,833 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E980 OPR is a 1988 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E980 OPR, 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 E980 OPR registered?

E980 OPR is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 2 March 1988.

Is E980 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E980 OPR shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E980 OPR have outstanding finance?

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