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B306 AJO

1985 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

262,190 mi
Last recorded262,190 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1985 BMW 735127,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB306 AJO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 262,190 miles

n/s/f brake hose starting to perish handbrake has long travel

Pass 12 Jun 2017 259,104 miles

Offside drive shaft inner boot split

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Jun 2017 259,104 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside drive shaft inner boot split

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jun 2016 256,277 miles

rear suspension low

Pass 20 Jun 2015 253,465 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 250,432 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 247,827 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 245,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 245,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 242,020 miles

damage to n/s sill to floor

damage to rear

Pass 1 Sep 2009 239,100 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 236,310 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 236,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 233,124 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 230,034 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING. BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHTS DAMAGED. SLIGHT WARP ON OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC.

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 226,834 miles

Both front lower fog lamps damaged. Power steering pipes corroded. Handbrake cable corroded.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

fuel pipes corroded

headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2006 226,834 miles

Both front lower fog lamps damaged. Power steering pipes corroded. Handbrake cable corroded.

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

fuel pipes corroded

headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil leak

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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B306 AJO is a 1985 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B306 AJO, 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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What year was B306 AJO registered?

B306 AJO is a 1985 BMW 735, first registered on 6 June 1985.

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