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E381 CBA

1987 BMW 735

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,972 mi
Last recorded162,972 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW 735136,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE381 CBA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 162,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 162,572 miles
Fail 22 May 2007

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes that have been renewed - fitted untidy.

fuel pipe kinked

fuel pipes that have been renewed - fitted untidy.

nearside rear innersill cover plate corroded and holed - cosmetic panel only.

offside rear wheel arch corroded by joint to outer sill.

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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E381 CBA is a 1987 BMW 735 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E381 CBA, 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 E381 CBA registered?

E381 CBA is a 1987 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E381 CBA safe to buy?

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