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B260 RLF

1985 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,636 mi
Last recorded115,636 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1985 BMW 735127,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB260 RLF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 115,636 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2016 112,109 miles

corrosion to n/s/f jacking piont

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to n/s/f jacking piont

Fail 14 Dec 2016 112,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to n/s/f jacking piont

corrosion to n/s/f jacking piont

Pass 25 Nov 2015 105,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 105,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 90,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 83,257 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 83,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 72,039 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 72,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,382 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 67,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,255 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,055 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 58,491 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,450 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 53,653 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 51,160 miles

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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B260 RLF is a 1985 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1985 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 127,560 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 B260 RLF, 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 41 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B260 RLF is a 1985 BMW 735, first registered on 12 June 1985.

Is B260 RLF safe to buy?

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