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ADE 950V

1980 BMW 732

Blue Petrol 3295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,735 mi
Last recorded128,735 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADE 950V
MakeBMW
Model732
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 128,735 miles

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 128,232 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 116,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 116,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 116,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 110,091 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 110,091 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 108,641 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 108,641 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 106,067 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 106,053 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 103,810 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 103,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 101,203 miles

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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ADE 950V is a 1980 BMW 732 in Blue with a 3,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ADE 950V, 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 46 years old, this BMW 732 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ADE 950V registered?

ADE 950V is a 1980 BMW 732, first registered on 14 January 1980.

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