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B178 RPY

1984 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,275 mi
Last recorded78,275 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 BMW 735122,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB178 RPY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

genral corrosion though out vehicle

Fail 6 Sep 2011 78,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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B178 RPY is a 1984 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B178 RPY, 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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B178 RPY is a 1984 BMW 735, first registered on 14 September 1984.

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