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C530 CYO

1985 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,899 mi
Last recorded160,899 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW 735127,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC530 CYO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 160,899 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 160,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 159,149 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 156,168 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER SILLS CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 154,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 153,291 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 153,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

steering control arm slight play in ball joint beside steering box

Pass 5 Apr 2006 150,783 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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C530 CYO is a 1985 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C530 CYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C530 CYO registered?

C530 CYO is a 1985 BMW 735, first registered on 5 December 1985.

Is C530 CYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C530 CYO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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