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678 SNK

1987 BMW 735

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,599 mi
Last recorded106,599 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 735136,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration678 SNK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 106,599 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2026 106,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 105,898 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 105,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 103,661 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 102,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 100,207 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 100,186 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 100,131 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 99,305 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 97,671 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 97,021 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 95,881 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 95,037 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 93,569 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,565 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 92,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 90,165 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 87,928 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 85,301 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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678 SNK is a 1987 BMW 735 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 678 SNK, 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 678 SNK registered?

678 SNK is a 1987 BMW 735, first registered on 7 September 1987.

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