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BYJ 608Y

1982 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,195 mi
Last recorded174,195 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1982 BMW 73588,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYJ 608Y
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 174,195 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 174,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 167,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 167,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 154,272 miles

Rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 150,355 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 150,355 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight adjustment to washer jets reqd

top radiator hose distorted

Pass 29 Aug 2009 144,027 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Dec 2008 119,225 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
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BYJ 608Y is a 1982 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYJ 608Y, 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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BYJ 608Y is a 1982 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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