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F951 TNR

1988 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,860 mi
Last recorded146,860 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF951 TNR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 146,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2012 146,633 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 144,316 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 144,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

engine running hot during emissions/water leaking from top radiator hose.

Pass 31 May 2006 143,059 miles

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

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

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

number plate loose

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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F951 TNR is a 1988 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F951 TNR, 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 F951 TNR registered?

F951 TNR is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is F951 TNR safe to buy?

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