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B433 RLM

1985 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,720 mi
Last recorded88,720 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 735127,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB433 RLM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 88,720 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024
Pass 7 Dec 2021 88,513 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 88,492 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 88,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 87,175 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,083 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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B433 RLM is a 1985 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B433 RLM, 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 B433 RLM registered?

B433 RLM is a 1985 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B433 RLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B433 RLM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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