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MEG 486W

1980 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,282 mi
Last recorded58,282 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 BMW 73589,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEG 486W
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,282 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 58,282 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,284 miles

slight under body corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2019 58,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2017 58,282 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Front Body has slight corrosion both front wings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

minor oil leak

slight under body corrosion

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 58,282 miles

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both front wings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

minor oil leak

slight under body corrosion

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,282 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,282 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 58,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 57,901 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,901 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 2 Oct 2012 57,693 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,411 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 5 Aug 2011 57,407 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r inner cv boot split

Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,834 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,058 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 56,058 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2008 54,137 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2006 51,993 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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MEG 486W is a 1980 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MEG 486W, 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.

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MEG 486W is a 1980 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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