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FDV 668Y

1983 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,831 mi
Last recorded104,831 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 BMW 735119,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDV 668Y
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 104,831 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 104,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 104,459 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 104,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 103,042 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 103,042 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 102,988 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 102,979 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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FDV 668Y is a 1983 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 119,518 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 FDV 668Y, 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 43 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 FDV 668Y registered?

FDV 668Y is a 1983 BMW 735, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is FDV 668Y safe to buy?

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