MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,311 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component all washed at time test (2.3.3b)
exhaust welded weak
fuel pipes surface rust
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting not attached (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill / floor area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor area (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component all washed at time test (2.3.3b)
exhaust welded weak
fuel pipes surface rust
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill ending (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front jacking point/floor holed and corroded
Nearside Front suspensionj thrust arm bush weak
Nearside Front wheel bearing slight wear/play
Offside Front jacking point corroded
brake pad warning light on
centre exhaust mount not secure
fuel pipes corroded
suspension strut spring cups corroded
various suspension bushes weak/perished
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
brake pad warning light on
front jacking points rusty
fuel pipes rusty
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
brake pad warning light on
front jacking points rusty
fuel pipes rusty
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front jacking point areas corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front pad wiring broken
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
both front tyres perishing
both handbrake cables in poor condition
brake warning lights on
center exhaust in poor condition
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad warning sensor/wiring (1.9.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall badly split & perished
Nearside Rear tyre valve split
Offside Front tyre badly split & perished
Offside Rear tyre split & perished
battery insecure
brake warning lights on
uneven front brake aplication
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipes corroded
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake disc's corroding
rear brake disc's corroding
How Reliable is the BMW 735?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A146 FRC is a 1983 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 A146 FRC, 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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A146 FRC is a 1983 BMW 735, first registered on 30 November 1983.
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