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YJI 7351

1988 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,574 mi
Last recorded179,574 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 735146,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJI 7351
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 179,574 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of body

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 179,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of body

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 178,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 175,704 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 170,493 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 166,707 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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YJI 7351 is a 1988 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJI 7351, 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.

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What year was YJI 7351 registered?

YJI 7351 is a 1988 BMW 735, first registered on 18 March 1988.

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