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F307 NMX

1988 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

211,313 mi
Last recorded211,313 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF307 NMX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 211,313 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 211,313 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 207,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 203,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 193,592 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 183,179 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 173,494 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 163,516 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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F307 NMX is a 1988 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F307 NMX, 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 F307 NMX registered?

F307 NMX is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F307 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F307 NMX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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