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F627 OYO

1988 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,678 mi
Last recorded144,678 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF627 OYO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 144,678 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 144,408 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight kink in power steering hose

Fail 4 Aug 2008 144,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight kink in power steering hose

Pass 20 Sep 2007 142,849 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 142,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroding

fuel pipes corroding

rear anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2006 134,545 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 122,864 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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F627 OYO is a 1988 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F627 OYO, 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 F627 OYO registered?

F627 OYO is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 31 October 1988.

Is F627 OYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F627 OYO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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