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EYO 607V

1980 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

777,985 mi
Last recorded777,985 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1980 BMW 73589,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYO 607V
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 777,985 miles

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CORRODED

CENTRE EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION - POSSIBLE SLIGHT BLOW

N/S/R DRIVESHAFT INNER GAITOR SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 6 Jun 2011 777,985 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED & STARTING TO SPLIT AROUND OUTER EDGE OF TREAD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

N/S/R DRIVE SHAFT - INNER GAITOR SPLIT

POSSIBLE SLIGHT BLOW FROM CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 15 Sep 2009 777,980 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side and off side front tyre cracking on side wall

near side rear inner c v boot split

Fail 7 Sep 2009 777,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side and off side front tyre cracking on side wall

near side rear inner c v boot split

Pass 22 May 2008 775,741 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear inner cv gaitor split

Fail 24 Jul 2007 775,686 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

both front wheel bearings have play

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2006 68,783 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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EYO 607V is a 1980 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 89,660 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 EYO 607V, 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 46 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EYO 607V registered?

EYO 607V is a 1980 BMW 735, first registered on 6 May 1980.

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