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RYK 952Y

1983 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,998 mi
Last recorded53,998 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2005
Typical for 1983 BMW 735119,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYK 952Y
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2005 53,998 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 53,998 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both front wishbone bushes deterating

both rear axle bushes deterating

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f shock absorber weaping

some surface corroion in engine bay

some surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

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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RYK 952Y is a 1983 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RYK 952Y, 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

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What year was RYK 952Y registered?

RYK 952Y is a 1983 BMW 735, first registered on 30 June 1983.

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