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F482 PUY

1988 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,386 mi
Last recorded167,386 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF482 PUY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2010 167,386 miles

front number plate cracked and faded

offside front anti roll bar stabiliser upper rubber cover split

windscreen damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2009 154,230 miles

Centre mirror missing.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 157,104 miles

advise:slight play nearside steering idler arm

Pass 6 Jun 2007 153,358 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 143,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has cuts, but no cords visable

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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F482 PUY is a 1988 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F482 PUY, 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 F482 PUY registered?

F482 PUY is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F482 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F482 PUY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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