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AOY 168Y

1982 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,269 mi
Last recorded110,269 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 BMW 73588,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOY 168Y
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 110,269 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 109,940 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 1 Mar 2022 109,937 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2007 109,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

oil leak rear of engine

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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AOY 168Y is a 1982 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 88,305 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 AOY 168Y, 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 44 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 AOY 168Y registered?

AOY 168Y is a 1982 BMW 735, first registered on 6 August 1982.

Is AOY 168Y safe to buy?

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