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B144 UBW

1984 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,405 mi
Last recorded161,405 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1984 BMW 735122,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB144 UBW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 161,405 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 161,405 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 161,414 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 161,171 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake wear idicater glowing on dashboard

exhaust rubber hanger deteriated in front of transfer box

has corrosion n/s/f sill

has corrosion o/s/f/ sill / floor

warning lamp iluminated

Fail 30 Apr 2015 161,170 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake wear idicater glowing on dashboard

exhaust rubber hanger deteriated in front of transfer box

has corrosion n/s/f sill

has corrosion o/s/f/ sill / floor

warning lamp iluminated

Pass 25 Jun 2014 160,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 159,743 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat back has movement but is secure

general oil leaks around engine and transmission

general wear on suspension bushes etc

Pass 5 Apr 2012 158,727 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general wear on suspension bushes

Fail 30 Mar 2012 158,725 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general wear on suspension bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2011 157,695 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 156,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Mar 2009 154,815 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

moisture in head lights

slight play in steering system

Pass 9 Feb 2008 153,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 152,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 149,282 miles

oil leak

radiator stained

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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B144 UBW is a 1984 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 122,140 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 B144 UBW, 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 42 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B144 UBW is a 1984 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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