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BLZ 3417

1987 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,408 mi
Last recorded187,408 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW 735136,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 3417
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 187,408 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in all steering joints

two exhaust mounts(rubbers)missing but still fixed firm

Pass 28 Oct 2010 184,710 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 184,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 181,439 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wheel bolt used on o/s/f leg

Pass 28 Oct 2008 180,206 miles

brake master cylinder damp but no signs of leaks at time of test

nearside rear tyre worn.

offside front tyre cut in tread.

offside rear tyre worn.advise replacement soon.

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

rear brake discs corroded and slightly pitted....advise replacement soon.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 180,198 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre worn.

offside front tyre cut in tread.

offside rear tyre worn.advise replacement soon.

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

rear brake discs corroded and slightly pitted....advise replacement soon.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 175,115 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front anti roll bar links poor

offside front tyre side wall poor

slight play in front hub area

Fail 19 Oct 2007 174,962 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front anti roll bar links poor

offside front tyre side wall poor

slight play in front hub area

Pass 18 Oct 2006 169,010 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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BLZ 3417 is a 1987 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BLZ 3417, 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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BLZ 3417 is a 1987 BMW 735, first registered on 14 August 1987.

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