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B342 XGS

1985 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,936 mi
Last recorded24,936 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1985 BMW 735127,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB342 XGS
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 24,936 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake warning wire not fitted correctly

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 24,936 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake warning wire not fitted correctly

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 24,832 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Steering box pipe (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 24,815 miles

Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter held on with cable tie (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill rear section (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Steering box pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 24,128 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 24,111 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 22,091 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 22,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 21,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

exhaust mounting broken

n/s/f inner sill corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished and in poor condition

o/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and in poor condition

suspect slight blow from exhaust manifold gaskets

Pass 16 Jul 2014 21,707 miles

exhaust mounting broken

n/s/f inner sill corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished and in poor condition

o/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and in poor condition

suspect slight blow from exhaust manifold gaskets

Pass 24 May 2013 20,601 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 20,530 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel pipes very corroded

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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B342 XGS is a 1985 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B342 XGS, 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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B342 XGS is a 1985 BMW 735, first registered on 29 March 1985.

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