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C439 LTA

1986 BMW 732

Black Petrol 3210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,965 mi
Last recorded149,965 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 732139,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC439 LTA
MakeBMW
Model732
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 149,965 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Multiple suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2024 149,930 miles

Multiple corrosion spots re welded and under body undersealed

Multiple suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front under body slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2014 149,900 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 149,900 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 148,513 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 148,475 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 143,898 miles

delay due to gas analyzer playing up

Fail 3 Nov 2009 143,881 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 138,898 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 138,898 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 136,621 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 136,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s headlight slight condensation

Pass 27 Jul 2006 129,892 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 129,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 732?

Based on 526 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,201
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 21
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C439 LTA is a 1986 BMW 732 in Black with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 BMW 732 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.5% with a typical mileage of 139,226 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 732 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C439 LTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 732 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this BMW 732 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C439 LTA is a 1986 BMW 732, first registered on 2 June 1986.

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