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B896 RHC

1985 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,853 mi
Last recorded118,853 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1985 BMW 735127,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB896 RHC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2016 118,853 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 159,539 miles

front foglamps not working

metal fuel pipes surface rusting

nearside rear light lens slightly loose

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside front tyre starting to perish

small stone chip in front windscreen

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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B896 RHC is a 1985 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B896 RHC, 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 B896 RHC registered?

B896 RHC is a 1985 BMW 735, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B896 RHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B896 RHC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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