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RYE 171Y

1983 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,437 mi
Last recorded158,437 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1983 BMW 735119,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYE 171Y
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 158,437 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 158,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 157,695 miles

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

both rear inner arches coroded but not within 30cm of components

Pass 19 May 2010 156,607 miles

Battery insecure

auxillary belts noisey

engine water leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 156,607 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

engine has water leak

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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RYE 171Y is a 1983 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RYE 171Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RYE 171Y?

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What year was RYE 171Y registered?

RYE 171Y is a 1983 BMW 735, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is RYE 171Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYE 171Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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