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B742 XTA

1985 BMW 732

Brown Petrol 3210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,301 mi
Last recorded142,301 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 732136,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB742 XTA
MakeBMW
Model732
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2006 142,301 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 142,187 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 732?

Based on 526 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,201
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 21
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B742 XTA is a 1985 BMW 732 in Brown with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 BMW 732 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 136,852 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 732 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B742 XTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 732 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this BMW 732 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B742 XTA registered?

B742 XTA is a 1985 BMW 732, first registered on 3 May 1985.

Is B742 XTA safe to buy?

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