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F753 HMV

1988 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,352 mi
Last recorded96,352 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF753 HMV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 96,352 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight free play in offside steering joints

Fail 14 Aug 2012 96,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front flexible brake hose slightly twisted

slight free play in offside steering joints

Pass 22 Jul 2011 95,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre has split in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake pads low on friction material

rear silencer slightly loose and leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2010 93,261 miles

all brake pipess under vehicle corroded ( pipes to and from offside rear flexible hose more corroded than others )

exhaust system has blow where rear section joins

fuel lines under vehicle heavily corroded

inner sills corroded

nearside front brake pipe has been painted

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear anti-roll bar link arms rubber bushes perished and split

rear axle mounting bushes worn allowing up and down movement but no radial movement

rear brake pads slightly low

small leak from power steering box

Fail 4 Aug 2010 93,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

all brake pipess under vehicle corroded ( pipes to and from offside rear flexible hose more corroded than others )

exhaust system has blow where rear section joins

fuel lines under vehicle heavily corroded

inner sills corroded

nearside front brake pipe has been painted

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear anti-roll bar link arms rubber bushes perished and split

rear axle mounting bushes worn allowing up and down movement but no radial movement

rear brake pads slightly low

small leak from power steering box

Pass 3 Jun 2008 93,235 miles

both rear axle bushes poor

rear anti roll bar bushes poor

shocker top corroded o/s/f

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 22 Nov 2006 89,469 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance ( 12% )

metal brake pipes to offside rear flexible hose slightly coprroded

rear anti roll bar link arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 18 Nov 2005 85,216 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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F753 HMV is a 1988 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F753 HMV, 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 F753 HMV registered?

F753 HMV is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 26 August 1988.

Is F753 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F753 HMV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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