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WCU 526Y

1982 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,892 mi
Last recorded48,892 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1982 BMW 73588,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCU 526Y
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2023 48,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pipes & coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front door covered with tape

Pass 10 Feb 2018 48,628 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

sills corroded offside rear door covered with tape.

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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WCU 526Y is a 1982 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WCU 526Y, 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 WCU 526Y registered?

WCU 526Y is a 1982 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is WCU 526Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCU 526Y shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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