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K537 CEP

1992 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,196 mi
Last recorded189,196 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 735147,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK537 CEP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 189,196 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 189,121 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 184,081 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 184,077 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2010 179,380 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 174,114 miles

exhaust rubbers cracking on centre box

Pass 3 Mar 2008 167,357 miles

Brake pipes that run from front to rear corroded.!

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steel fuel lines from front to rear of vehicle corroded.!

Fail 23 Feb 2008 167,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes that run from front to rear corroded.!

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steel fuel lines from front to rear of vehicle corroded.!

Pass 19 Feb 2007 160,296 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 160,296 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 149,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet struts defective

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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K537 CEP is a 1992 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1992 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 147,304 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 K537 CEP, 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 34 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K537 CEP is a 1992 BMW 735, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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