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E202 FNU

1987 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,807 mi
Last recorded166,807 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW 735136,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE202 FNU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 166,807 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 166,801 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 166,370 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 163,876 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 160,965 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 160,959 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 158,435 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 158,435 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 153,897 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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E202 FNU 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 77.8%.

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 E202 FNU, 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 E202 FNU registered?

E202 FNU is a 1987 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E202 FNU safe to buy?

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