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C465 AOT

1986 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,967 mi
Last recorded124,967 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW 735114,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC465 AOT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 124,967 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 124,905 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 124,905 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 124,902 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 124,902 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 124,888 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Battery insecure

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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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C465 AOT is a 1986 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 114,146 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 C465 AOT, 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 40 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C465 AOT registered?

C465 AOT is a 1986 BMW 735, first registered on 14 January 1986.

Is C465 AOT safe to buy?

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