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JV 66

1987 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,823 mi
Last recorded54,823 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 735136,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJV 66
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 54,823 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 54,816 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 54,542 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 54,384 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 54,338 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 54,002 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 53,880 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 53,641 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 16 Jul 2014 53,363 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 17 Jul 2013 53,163 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r driveshaft seal leaking

o/s/r sub frame bush not fitted correctly

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,069 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r outer sub frame bush not fitted correctly

Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 52,908 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 52,354 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 52,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 51,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 3 May 2007 51,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 51,376 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 51,097 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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JV 66 is a 1987 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1987 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 136,070 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 JV 66, 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 39 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JV 66 registered?

JV 66 is a 1987 BMW 735, first registered on 9 February 1987.

Is JV 66 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JV 66 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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