MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,141 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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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.
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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?
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