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626 BOW

1983 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,750 mi
Last recorded174,750 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1983 BMW 735119,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration626 BOW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 174,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 170,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 170,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 170,742 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & perished/cracked in treads ()

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

bolt missing exhaust mounting (gearbox)

cruise control lever loose

Fail 10 Aug 2017 170,689 miles

Nearside front brake binding & slightly binding o/s ( wheel bearing not checked) (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & perished/cracked in treads ()

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

bolt missing exhaust mounting (gearbox)

cruise control lever loose

Pass 2 Aug 2016 170,361 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 169,807 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 168,977 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 168,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 168,083 miles

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 167,473 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 164,823 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2010 164,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 164,190 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 164,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 161,791 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 157,983 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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626 BOW is a 1983 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1983 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 119,518 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 626 BOW, 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 43 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 626 BOW registered?

626 BOW is a 1983 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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