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B56 HRG

1985 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,834 mi
Last recorded51,834 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1985 BMW 735127,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB56 HRG
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 51,834 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 51,772 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 51,561 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 51,072 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 51,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 50,872 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 50,507 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2008 50,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 50,135 miles

N/S/F brake slightly binding on

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 49,365 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

n/s/f headlamp will not adjust from switch on dash

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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B56 HRG is a 1985 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B56 HRG, 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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B56 HRG is a 1985 BMW 735, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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