CarVerify

Free Car Check

F991 OFG

1988 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,801 mi
Last recorded32,801 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF991 OFG
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2025 32,801 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 31,854 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 31,138 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box detererating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 30,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2007 30,963 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,462 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 30,262 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
Full BMW 735 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F991 OFG is a 1988 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F991 OFG, 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

How do I check the history of F991 OFG?

You can check the full history of F991 OFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F991 OFG registered?

F991 OFG is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 21 October 1988.

Is F991 OFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F991 OFG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F991 OFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F991 OFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.