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OJD 260Y

1983 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,963 mi
Last recorded96,963 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1983 BMW 735119,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJD 260Y
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 96,963 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 96,821 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,102 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 95,717 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 85,470 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 85,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 77,205 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2008 77,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2007 74,290 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 74,289 miles

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 74,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 74,273 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2005 73,301 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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OJD 260Y is a 1983 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OJD 260Y, 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.

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OJD 260Y is a 1983 BMW 735, first registered on 10 May 1983.

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