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F472 NAN

1988 BMW 735

Beige Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,135 mi
Last recorded102,135 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF472 NAN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 102,135 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008

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

Pass 17 May 2007 97,913 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 97,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F472 NAN is a 1988 BMW 735 in Beige with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F472 NAN, 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 F472 NAN registered?

F472 NAN is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 31 August 1988.

Is F472 NAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F472 NAN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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