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EGH 963X

1981 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,658 mi
Last recorded69,658 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 BMW 73569,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGH 963X
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 69,658 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,558 miles

both front tyres cracked not showing cords

both raer tyres cracked not showing cords

brake pad warning light on

front no plate cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2017 69,558 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres cracked not showing cords

both raer tyres cracked not showing cords

brake pad warning light on

front no plate cracked

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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EGH 963X is a 1981 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 69,558 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 EGH 963X, 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 45 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 EGH 963X?

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What year was EGH 963X registered?

EGH 963X is a 1981 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is EGH 963X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGH 963X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EGH 963X have outstanding finance?

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