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A53 JCE

1983 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

136,972 mi
Last recorded136,972 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 BMW 735119,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA53 JCE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2009 136,972 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 136,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front inner sill is damaged/corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2008 129,839 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2008 129,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 121,897 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2006 121,224 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r of sill getting corroded.

rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

rear fuel pipes getting corroded.

very slight freeplay in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 121,224 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/r of sill getting corroded.

rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

rear fuel pipes getting corroded.

very slight freeplay in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 10 Aug 2006 121,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2006 121,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

corrosion to n/s/f jacking point(advise repair).

nail in o/s/r tyre.

o/s/r of sill getting corroded.

rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

rear fuel pipes getting corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2005 120,920 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 120,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

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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A53 JCE is a 1983 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 A53 JCE, 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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A53 JCE is a 1983 BMW 735, first registered on 2 August 1983.

Is A53 JCE safe to buy?

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