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F111 HCH

1988 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,565 mi
Last recorded53,565 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF111 HCH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,565 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 53,358 miles

all 4 droplinks have crracked bushes or the boots split

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 May 2010 53,358 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all 4 droplinks have crracked bushes or the boots split

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,250 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F111 HCH is a 1988 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F111 HCH, 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 F111 HCH registered?

F111 HCH is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 1 September 1988.

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