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F603 GNW

1988 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,034 mi
Last recorded143,034 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF603 GNW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 143,034 miles

advise o/side & n/side front floor weak

Pass 10 Feb 2009 139,415 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2009 139,415 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2007 133,896 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 133,891 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 131,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Bolt loose in power steering pump

Front jacking points corroded-recommend repair

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 129,543 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 126,697 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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F603 GNW is a 1988 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F603 GNW, 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 F603 GNW registered?

F603 GNW is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 16 September 1988.

Is F603 GNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F603 GNW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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