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D55 RNM

1987 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,776 mi
Last recorded139,776 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW 735136,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD55 RNM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 139,776 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 136,844 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 132,600 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp washers leaking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 129,541 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 129,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 122,616 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006

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

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

oil leak

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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D55 RNM is a 1987 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D55 RNM, 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 D55 RNM registered?

D55 RNM is a 1987 BMW 735, first registered on 24 January 1987.

Is D55 RNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D55 RNM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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