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C470 UPC

1986 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,879 mi
Last recorded119,879 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1986 BMW 735114,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC470 UPC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 119,879 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 119,834 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 114,058 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 107,918 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 101,056 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 94,335 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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C470 UPC is a 1986 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C470 UPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C470 UPC registered?

C470 UPC is a 1986 BMW 735, first registered on 9 June 1986.

Is C470 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C470 UPC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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