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F949 CKL

1988 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

241,894 mi
Last recorded241,894 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF949 CKL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 241,894 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm drop link bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner wing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 241,276 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point

Pass 29 Dec 2017 239,457 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 239,457 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 233,968 miles

plastic covers over n/s and o/s sills

Fail 8 Dec 2016 233,968 miles

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

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

plastic covers over n/s and o/s sills

Pass 21 Jul 2015 230,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust box corroding

Fail 7 Jul 2015 230,404 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust box corroding

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 225,836 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 225,836 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 221,542 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 216,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 216,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 208,865 miles

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

fuel lines are corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 195,056 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2009 189,334 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 180,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 170,233 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn to 3 and 4 mm

Suspension self leveling system pipes rusted.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 160,592 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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F949 CKL is a 1988 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F949 CKL, 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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F949 CKL is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 8 August 1988.

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