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RYR 190Y

1983 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,640 mi
Last recorded139,640 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1983 BMW 735119,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYR 190Y
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2013 139,640 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

corrosion outside prescribed areas

slight corrosion in all areas

Pass 18 Apr 2012 139,529 miles

N/S/F floor corrosion but not within a prescribed are

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 113,069 miles

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

n/s/f tyre deteriorated but not showing chords or wire

o/s/f tyre deteriorated but not showing chords or wire

Fail 14 Jun 2011 13,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion n/s/f floor pan not within a prescribed area

corrosion o/s/f floor pan not witin a prescribed area

n/s/f tyre deteriorated but not showing chords or wire

o/s/f tyre deteriorated but not showing chords or wire

Pass 1 Jul 2010 134,428 miles

Both Front Tyres Perished

Fail 25 Jun 2010 134,254 miles

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

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

Both Front Tyres Perished

Pass 6 Jul 2009 130,565 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 125,877 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 121,162 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 121,158 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 118,152 miles

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

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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RYR 190Y is a 1983 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RYR 190Y, 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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What year was RYR 190Y registered?

RYR 190Y is a 1983 BMW 735, first registered on 16 June 1983.

Is RYR 190Y safe to buy?

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