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OIB 3580

1981 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,988 mi
Last recorded73,988 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1981 BMW 73569,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIB 3580
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,988 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 73,968 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake warning light comes on when first apply brake pedal

Pass 5 May 2007 73,968 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 73,908 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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OIB 3580 is a 1981 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OIB 3580, 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 OIB 3580?

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What year was OIB 3580 registered?

OIB 3580 is a 1981 BMW 735, first registered on 15 October 1981.

Is OIB 3580 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIB 3580 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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