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F100 AUJ

1988 BMW 735

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,047 mi
Last recorded200,047 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF100 AUJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 200,047 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 199,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 199,652 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 199,618 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 199,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2012 199,283 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 198,806 miles

new rear dics pads fitted 4 test by owner

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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F100 AUJ 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 F100 AUJ, 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 F100 AUJ registered?

F100 AUJ is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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