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A146 FRC

1983 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,311 mi
Last recorded104,311 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1983 BMW 735119,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA146 FRC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 104,311 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 104,262 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 104,157 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 102,871 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 102,871 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 102,869 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 102,806 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 101,406 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 100,280 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 99,449 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 99,449 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 130,655 miles

front brake disc's corroding

rear brake disc's corroding

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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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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