MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,506 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
nearside + offside front inner sills corroded not affecting steering or brake system
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
nearside + offside front inner sills corroded not affecting steering or brake system
Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 735?
Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C179 GOP is a 1985 BMW 735 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C179 GOP, 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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C179 GOP is a 1985 BMW 735, first registered on 8 August 1985.
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