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C213 FEC

1985 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,935 mi
Last recorded197,935 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 735127,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC213 FEC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2007 197,935 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside front inner sill/floorpan area has heavy corrosion,but not within a prescribed area

nearside front inner sill/floorpan area has heavy corrosion,but not within a prescribed area

Pass 28 Mar 2006 193,299 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 193,150 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 193,110 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

both jacking points corroded

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake cable deteriorated

o/s front floor corroded

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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C213 FEC is a 1985 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C213 FEC, 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 C213 FEC registered?

C213 FEC is a 1985 BMW 735, first registered on 25 October 1985.

Is C213 FEC safe to buy?

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