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F177 SRP

1988 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,042 mi
Last recorded167,042 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF177 SRP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 167,042 miles

chips to scream

Fail 3 May 2019 167,042 miles

Offside Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a))

chips to scream

Pass 1 Mar 2018 156,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018 156,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 153,576 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 142,817 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 134,726 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 134,642 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Wipers Starting to Smear

Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded

Offside Rear Axle Frame Bush Starting to Debond

Oil leak

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

Slight Oil Leak From Diff

Fail 24 Apr 2014 134,642 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Wipers Starting to Smear

Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Axle Frame Bush Starting to Debond

Oil leak

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

Slight Oil Leak From Diff

Pass 21 Mar 2013 133,201 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rust on various brake hoses ferrules

Fail 21 Mar 2013 133,201 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rust on various brake hoses ferrules

Pass 22 Mar 2012 131,020 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 131,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 129,387 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 127,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 127,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 124,569 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chipped windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2008 121,907 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f flex hose ferrules slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2007 119,288 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 119,288 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 116,244 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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F177 SRP is a 1988 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F177 SRP, 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 F177 SRP registered?

F177 SRP is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F177 SRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F177 SRP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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