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ROM 234Y

1983 BMW 732

Red Petrol 3210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,686 mi
Last recorded118,686 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1983 BMW 732117,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROM 234Y
MakeBMW
Model732
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 118,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 118,066 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose baffel rattle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 117,877 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 117,332 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 115,132 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 113,010 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 111,086 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 108,652 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 107,225 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 106,099 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2010 105,135 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake discs worn

speedo faulty

Pass 30 Jul 2009 105,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Fuel line Corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2009 105,135 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Fuel line Corrosion

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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ROM 234Y is a 1983 BMW 732 in Red with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ROM 234Y, 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.

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What year was ROM 234Y registered?

ROM 234Y is a 1983 BMW 732, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is ROM 234Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROM 234Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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