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RYM 905Y

1982 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,677 mi
Last recorded111,677 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 1982 BMW 73588,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYM 905Y
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 111,677 miles

headlamp patterns just visible

Fail 5 May 2020 111,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise off side rear and nearside front tyres perished

headlamp patterns just visible

Pass 12 Mar 2019 111,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 111,374 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 109,887 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 108,358 miles

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

advise both front tyres have age related cracks to sidewalls

advise offside front lower arm front bush starting to debond

advise offside rear subframe bush worn

advise slight exhaust leak rear sections at clamps

Fail 30 Jan 2017 108,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise both front tyres have age related cracks to sidewalls

advise offside front lower arm front bush starting to debond

advise offside rear subframe bush worn

advise slight exhaust leak rear sections at clamps

Pass 1 Mar 2016 17,284 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to operate

Fail 27 Feb 2016 17,284 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump at rear (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to operate

Fail 12 Jan 2016 107,282 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 105,347 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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RYM 905Y is a 1982 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1982 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 88,305 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 RYM 905Y, 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 44 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 RYM 905Y registered?

RYM 905Y is a 1982 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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