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C605 JFE

1985 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

137,290 mi
Last recorded137,290 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 735127,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC605 JFE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 137,290 miles

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 20 Oct 2008 136,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 19 Oct 2007 129,277 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 129,277 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 129,160 miles

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

front near and off side link bar bushes parting from sleave

front offside brake pipe surface corrosion

front to nearside rear surface corrosion

throttle sticking at low revs

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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C605 JFE is a 1985 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C605 JFE, 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 C605 JFE registered?

C605 JFE is a 1985 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C605 JFE safe to buy?

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