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VIL 3088

1987 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,386 mi
Last recorded121,386 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 735136,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 3088
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 121,386 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 114,874 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 114,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 111,076 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VIL 3088 is a 1987 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VIL 3088, 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 VIL 3088 registered?

VIL 3088 is a 1987 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is VIL 3088 safe to buy?

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