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A108 VAM

1983 BMW 732

Green Petrol 3210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,438 mi
Last recorded150,438 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1983 BMW 732117,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA108 VAM
MakeBMW
Model732
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 150,438 miles

rear discs badly corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2012

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 145,789 miles

slight crack in o/s h/lamp. beam pattern & output ok

Pass 7 Dec 2010 139,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion around spare wheel well.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 136,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 136,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 132,311 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 132,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 125,556 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 119,242 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 119,242 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 114,255 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 114,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

abs operates below 5mph

condensation in front lamps not affecting output

How Reliable is the BMW 732?

Based on 526 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,201
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 21
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A108 VAM is a 1983 BMW 732 in Green with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1983 BMW 732 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 117,341 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 732 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A108 VAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 732 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this BMW 732 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A108 VAM registered?

A108 VAM is a 1983 BMW 732, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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