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A349 TYU

1984 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

98,732 mi
Last recorded98,732 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1984 BMW 735122,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA349 TYU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 98,732 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 98,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,690 miles

brake discs starting to rust

front exhaust slight leak

front number plate cracked

front subframe starting to rust

metal pipes starting to rust

nearside front foglamp lens small crack

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

offside front seatbelt recoil slightly slow

outer sill panels and inner arches starting to rust

power steering pipes damp

rear subframe/ axle starting to rust and bushes starting to split/ wear

steering and suspension starting to rust

underside of vehicle starting to rust

unions and ferrules starting to rust

Fail 9 Sep 2010 96,684 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

brake discs starting to rust

front exhaust slight leak

front number plate cracked

front subframe starting to rust

metal pipes starting to rust

nearside front foglamp lens small crack

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

outer sill panels and inner arches starting to rust

power steering pipes damp

rear subframe/ axle starting to rust and bushes starting to split/ wear

steering and suspension starting to rust

underside of vehicle starting to rust

unions and ferrules starting to rust

Fail 25 Oct 2006 98,590 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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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A349 TYU is a 1984 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1984 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 122,140 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 A349 TYU, 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 42 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A349 TYU registered?

A349 TYU is a 1984 BMW 735, first registered on 23 February 1984.

Is A349 TYU safe to buy?

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