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VRK 44X

1982 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,301 mi
Last recorded110,301 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 73588,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRK 44X
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 110,301 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 109,926 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 109,824 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 108,734 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 106,389 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 103,942 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 103,938 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 103,936 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 102,922 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 102,922 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 101,765 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 101,357 miles

nsf washer innop

Pass 1 Sep 2010 100,457 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 99,546 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 99,532 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 98,222 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 98,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 97,017 miles

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

dampness around area of power steering pump.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 94,763 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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VRK 44X is a 1982 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRK 44X, 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 VRK 44X registered?

VRK 44X is a 1982 BMW 735, first registered on 18 February 1982.

Is VRK 44X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRK 44X shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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