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OXP 540

1987 BMW 735

Beige Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,875 mi
Last recorded81,875 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 735136,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXP 540
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,875 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 81,328 miles

centre exhaust mount slightly detiorated

Fail 29 Jul 2008 81,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust mount slightly detiorated

Pass 10 Aug 2007 78,046 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 78,046 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 77,365 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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OXP 540 is a 1987 BMW 735 in Beige with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OXP 540, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OXP 540 registered?

OXP 540 is a 1987 BMW 735, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is OXP 540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OXP 540 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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