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C187 NGH

1985 BMW 735

Beige Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,866 mi
Last recorded145,866 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 BMW 735127,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC187 NGH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 145,866 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 145,389 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 145,389 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 145,161 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 144,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 144,563 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak.

vehicle underbody slightly corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 144,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak.

vehicle underbody slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 144,525 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 143,634 miles

CO level high

all four tyres sidewalls perished and splitting

damage to windscreen

exhaust system badly corroded - various minor leaks throughout system

rear brakes slight bind

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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C187 NGH is a 1985 BMW 735 in Beige with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C187 NGH, 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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C187 NGH is a 1985 BMW 735, first registered on 18 November 1985.

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