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HEW 738Y

1983 BMW 732

Blue Petrol 3210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,006 mi
Last recorded118,006 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1983 BMW 732117,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEW 738Y
MakeBMW
Model732
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 118,006 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 118,006 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the BMW 732?

Based on 526 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,201
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 21
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HEW 738Y is a 1983 BMW 732 in Blue with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 BMW 732 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 117,341 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 732 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HEW 738Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 732 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this BMW 732 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HEW 738Y registered?

HEW 738Y is a 1983 BMW 732, first registered on 10 June 1983.

Is HEW 738Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEW 738Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HEW 738Y have outstanding finance?

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