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F905 KPN

1988 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,009 mi
Last recorded198,009 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF905 KPN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 198,009 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes (new) not been pushed up against its stop but no play in arm or bush

Fail 26 Sep 2007 198,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F905 KPN is a 1988 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F905 KPN, 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 F905 KPN registered?

F905 KPN is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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