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C375 BYM

1985 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,463 mi
Last recorded146,463 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1985 BMW 735127,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC375 BYM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 146,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres cracking on side walls and tread surface

Fail 24 Sep 2014 146,446 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls and tread surface

Pass 24 Sep 2014 146,446 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls and tread surface

Pass 28 Nov 2013 146,423 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls and tread surface

Pass 17 Oct 2012 146,363 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 146,362 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 146,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all 4 tyres starting to deteriorate

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on outer edges

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sills

Fail 9 Nov 2011 146,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all 4 tyres starting to deteriorate

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on outer edges

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 11 Jun 2010 146,050 miles

All four brake discs slightly pitted

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 10 Mar 2010 146,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 145,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate cracket

under side rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2008 145,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate cracket

under side rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2007 145,460 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 145,460 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 142,530 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advice-rust started on edge of inner sill on off side front

Fail 8 Jul 2006 142,437 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) 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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C375 BYM is a 1985 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 C375 BYM, 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 C375 BYM registered?

C375 BYM is a 1985 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C375 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C375 BYM shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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