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B456 TEC

1985 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,000 mi
Last recorded198,000 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1985 BMW 735127,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB456 TEC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 198,000 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 195,248 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 189,095 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 189,020 miles

Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and arch area (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 185,593 miles

age related underside

Fail 12 Sep 2015 185,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

age related underside

Pass 12 Sep 2014 188,570 miles

because of the age off the car various welding repairs have been caried out

Pass 15 Aug 2012 187,437 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 187,436 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 187,259 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 186,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 186,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 186,160 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 183,980 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 182,219 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 179,388 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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B456 TEC is a 1985 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B456 TEC, 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 B456 TEC registered?

B456 TEC is a 1985 BMW 735, first registered on 11 March 1985.

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