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F313 MJF

1988 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,473 mi
Last recorded112,473 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF313 MJF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 112,473 miles

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

main fuel lines corroded

n/s/r shocker damp

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2013 112,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

main fuel lines corroded

n/s/r shocker damp

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2012 112,296 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 112,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 111,887 miles

Front and rearmost brake pipes getting rusty

Fuel pipes rusty

Steering system is slightly 'knotchy' and has a lot of play

Fail 14 Jul 2011 111,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front and rearmost brake pipes getting rusty

Fuel pipes rusty

Steering system is slightly 'knotchy' and has a lot of play

Pass 15 Jul 2010 111,301 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in steering joints

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 110,731 miles

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

vehicle underside structure+components corroded.underside rubber components splitting

Pass 7 Jul 2008 110,000 miles

various suspension / brake & steering components corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2008 110,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads thin & disc's corroded

various suspension / brake & steering components corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2007 108,994 miles

nearside & offside front brake pipes corroding

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 24 Jul 2006 108,131 miles

Both outer sills have plastic covers. (unable to check condition of outer sills)

Both rear tyres getting low in tread.

Engine gearbox and rear differential have oil leaks.

Front and rear suspension components rusty.

Rear brake hoses and pipes rusty.

Steering components rusty.

Underside of vehicle rusty.

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2005 106,406 miles

All brake hoses slightly rusty.

Differential has oil leak.

Engine has oil leak.

Front brake pipes slightly rusty.

Rear anti-roll bar bushes in poor condition.

Rear bottom arm bushes (both sides) in poor condition.

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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F313 MJF is a 1988 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F313 MJF, 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 F313 MJF registered?

F313 MJF is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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