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F426 KNM

1988 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

209,428 mi
Last recorded209,428 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF426 KNM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 209,428 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 240/45vr415 also 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

handbrake 16% on limit

Pass 18 Dec 2019 209,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 240/45zr415 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust has temp mount

Pass 20 Dec 2018 207,831 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills behind covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 207,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills behind covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 205,925 miles

Oil leak ()

Outer sills corroded but covers fitted

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 203,849 miles

Nearside & offside sills corroded but have covers fitted

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 202,018 miles

Front wiper blades old

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

handbrake 17% near limit

Fail 15 Jan 2016 202,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240/45r415 (4.1.E.1)

Front wiper blades old

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

handbrake 17% near limit

Pass 13 Jan 2015 200,801 miles

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

Oil leak

tyres offside front outer wall worn offside rear bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 200,657 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

major oil leak

sills covered

tyres 240/45r415 all 4old & walls cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2012 198,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

all tyres old cracked /worn

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 31 Jul 2012 198,641 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres old cracked /worn

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 4 Aug 2011 196,614 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rusty outter sills have plastic covers fitted

drivers window faulty

nearside front washer bottle leaks

Pass 28 Jul 2010 194,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front washer bottles leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 193,285 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front washer bottle leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2008 191,813 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 189,656 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 189,632 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2006 188,033 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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F426 KNM is a 1988 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F426 KNM, 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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F426 KNM is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 2 November 1988.

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