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D879 CHG

1987 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,059 mi
Last recorded114,059 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1987 BMW 735136,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD879 CHG
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 114,059 miles

axle bushes split but no excess play

both rear discs corroded

front bump stop persished

fuel pipe at rear of vehicle corroded slightly

osf drop link dust covers split

osf front wheel rim buckled slightly on inner edge

osr tyre close to legal limit on centre

rear bump stops perished

Pass 10 Jun 2009 105,638 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 105,295 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 104,538 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 104,538 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 103,244 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 103,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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D879 CHG is a 1987 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D879 CHG, 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 D879 CHG registered?

D879 CHG is a 1987 BMW 735, first registered on 10 March 1987.

Is D879 CHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D879 CHG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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