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131 FAA

1981 BMW 735

Gold Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,600 mi
Last recorded24,600 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1981 BMW 73569,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration131 FAA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 24,600 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 25,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 24,556 miles

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

slight play n/s/f steering arm ball joint not excessive

Fail 11 Mar 2010 24,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play n/s/f steering arm ball joint not excessive

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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131 FAA is a 1981 BMW 735 in Gold with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 69,558 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 131 FAA, 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 45 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 131 FAA registered?

131 FAA is a 1981 BMW 735, first registered on 2 June 1981.

Is 131 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 131 FAA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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