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F600 OEU

1988 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,198 mi
Last recorded167,198 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF600 OEU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 167,198 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 167,121 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

os headlamp cracked

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

bad oil leak from diff

cut in nsf tyre sidewall

osf and osrear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 5 Sep 2007 162,413 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 162,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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)

baffles loose in rear exhaust

ns door mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2006 159,259 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 159,224 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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F600 OEU is a 1988 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F600 OEU, 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 F600 OEU registered?

F600 OEU is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F600 OEU safe to buy?

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