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C225 KEE

1985 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,434 mi
Last recorded79,434 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 735127,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC225 KEE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 79,434 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 79,373 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 79,140 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 78,943 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 78,459 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 78,459 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 77,866 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 77,866 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 77,030 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 76,574 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,206 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,271 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 70,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,667 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,274 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 67,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 67,111 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,722 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 64,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,325 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 62,314 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 60,754 miles

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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C225 KEE is a 1985 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C225 KEE, 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 C225 KEE registered?

C225 KEE is a 1985 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C225 KEE safe to buy?

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