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B825 VWL

1985 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

105,482 mi
Last recorded105,482 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW 735127,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB825 VWL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2009 105,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front floor pans corroded,o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2008 104,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front and off side front jacking points are corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2008 104,383 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front and off side front jacking points are corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2007 103,873 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 103,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 102,282 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 102,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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B825 VWL is a 1985 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 B825 VWL, 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 B825 VWL registered?

B825 VWL is a 1985 BMW 735, first registered on 4 January 1985.

Is B825 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B825 VWL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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