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C140 LBE

1986 BMW 735

Brown Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

126,859 mi
Last recorded126,859 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2006
Typical for 1986 BMW 735114,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC140 LBE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2006 126,859 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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C140 LBE is a 1986 BMW 735 in Brown with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1986 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 114,146 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 C140 LBE, 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 40 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C140 LBE registered?

C140 LBE is a 1986 BMW 735, first registered on 12 February 1986.

Is C140 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C140 LBE shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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