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A583 LFC

1983 BMW 735

Gold Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

202,103 mi
Last recorded202,103 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1983 BMW 735119,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA583 LFC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 202,103 miles

both front bottom ball joints dust covers are perished

both front jacking points are corroded and holed

handbrake cables are in poor condition

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2011 201,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brake caliper signs of damp

Pass 19 Aug 2009 199,859 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 197,946 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 197,946 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 195,640 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 195,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 193,709 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2005 190,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f headlight lens holed. †centre silencer weak and very slightly blowing.

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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A583 LFC is a 1983 BMW 735 in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A583 LFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A583 LFC registered?

A583 LFC is a 1983 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A583 LFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A583 LFC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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