CarVerify

Free Car Check

B73 VFR

1984 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,603 mi
Last recorded95,603 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1984 BMW 735122,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB73 VFR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 95,603 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 95,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 94,874 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2022 94,164 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,454 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,007 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 92,267 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 91,871 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 91,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,158 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

all over surface corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Oct 2015 87,977 miles

corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg but not in a prescribed area

Fail 16 Oct 2015 87,977 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg but not in a prescribed area

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 87,568 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 25 May 2012 87,953 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 87,876 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 87,787 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 85,395 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 81,246 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 76,461 miles

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
Full BMW 735 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B73 VFR is a 1984 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B73 VFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B73 VFR?

You can check the full history of B73 VFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B73 VFR registered?

B73 VFR is a 1984 BMW 735, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is B73 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B73 VFR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B73 VFR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B73 VFR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.