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PHM 720Y

1983 BMW 732

Beige Petrol 3210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,519 mi
Last recorded86,519 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1983 BMW 732117,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHM 720Y
MakeBMW
Model732
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 86,519 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 80,635 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 74,756 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 74,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,684 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 74,528 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 74,466 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 74,276 miles

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

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

Small chip in offside front headlamp

How Reliable is the BMW 732?

Based on 526 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,201
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 21
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PHM 720Y is a 1983 BMW 732 in Beige with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 BMW 732 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 117,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 732 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PHM 720Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 732 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this BMW 732 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PHM 720Y registered?

PHM 720Y is a 1983 BMW 732, first registered on 11 January 1983.

Is PHM 720Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHM 720Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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