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A949 OKR

1984 BMW 732

Bronze Petrol 3210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,366 mi
Last recorded124,366 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1984 BMW 732117,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA949 OKR
MakeBMW
Model732
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc
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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 124,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion on under body

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 17 Mar 2017 122,436 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 122,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 121,411 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 121,409 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 120,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 120,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 118,540 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 118,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 117,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 117,140 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 114,514 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 114,514 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 112,501 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 112,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2010 110,124 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 4 May 2010 110,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 5 May 2009 108,440 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 May 2009 108,440 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2008 106,021 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 106,019 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 106,011 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2007 102,917 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2007 102,917 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 100,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 May 2006 100,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the BMW 732?

Based on 526 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,201
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 21
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A949 OKR is a 1984 BMW 732 in Bronze with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 BMW 732 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 117,142 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 732 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A949 OKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 732 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this BMW 732 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A949 OKR is a 1984 BMW 732, first registered on 16 March 1984.

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