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AVO 79Y

1982 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,826 mi
Last recorded90,826 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1982 BMW 73588,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVO 79Y
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 90,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 90,826 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high headlight slightly insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 90,266 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 88,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 88,732 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 87,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 86,809 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside indicator tell tail not working

Fail 21 Jun 2019 86,789 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside indicator tell tail not working

Pass 29 Jun 2017 86,526 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 86,515 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 86,513 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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AVO 79Y is a 1982 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AVO 79Y, 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.

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What year was AVO 79Y registered?

AVO 79Y is a 1982 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is AVO 79Y safe to buy?

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