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DOU 72K

1982 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,210 mi
Last recorded41,210 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 73588,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOU 72K
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 41,210 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,969 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 39,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 39,164 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 38,751 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,691 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 34,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 34,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 30,827 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 30,543 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,228 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 29,794 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,724 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,450 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,386 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,267 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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DOU 72K is a 1982 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DOU 72K, 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 DOU 72K registered?

DOU 72K is a 1982 BMW 735, first registered on 30 March 1982.

Is DOU 72K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOU 72K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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