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XEV 553X

1981 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,141 mi
Last recorded35,141 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 BMW 73569,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEV 553X
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 35,141 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 35,141 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2014 34,790 miles

Both front brakes slight binding

Both front tyres cracking (due to age)

Center exhaust rubber mount missing

Nearside front slight play wheel bearing

Offside rear slight play wheel bearing

Oil leak engine & gearbox

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2013 34,516 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 34,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,453 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 33,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2008 32,395 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 30,481 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 30,476 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,385 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 27,385 miles

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

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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XEV 553X is a 1981 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 69,558 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 XEV 553X, 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 45 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XEV 553X?

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What year was XEV 553X registered?

XEV 553X is a 1981 BMW 735, first registered on 3 September 1981.

Is XEV 553X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEV 553X shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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