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B353 FGC

1985 BMW 735

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,291 mi
Last recorded207,291 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 735127,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB353 FGC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2008 207,291 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 207,291 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 207,291 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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B353 FGC is a 1985 BMW 735 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 B353 FGC, 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

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What year was B353 FGC registered?

B353 FGC is a 1985 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B353 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B353 FGC shows 3 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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