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B338 WSN

1985 BMW 735

Brown Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,350 mi
Last recorded58,350 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1985 BMW 735127,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB338 WSN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,350 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 118,350 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 49,777 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,658 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 43,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,215 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,440 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,066 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 42,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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B338 WSN is a 1985 BMW 735 in Brown with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B338 WSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B338 WSN?

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What year was B338 WSN registered?

B338 WSN is a 1985 BMW 735, first registered on 17 January 1985.

Is B338 WSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B338 WSN shows 9 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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