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C663 TAP

1986 BMW 735

Gold Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,106 mi
Last recorded89,106 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 735114,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC663 TAP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 89,106 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 88,624 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 88,584 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 88,152 miles

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

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

Recommend a brake fluid quality check

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Apr 2022 87,873 miles

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

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

Recommend brake fluid quality check

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Mar 2021 87,789 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 87,643 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 87,181 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 87,181 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 86,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has age related cracking on tread and side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 85,763 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 85,687 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 84,510 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 84,499 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 83,036 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 80,362 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre outer side walls in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,262 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 79,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,277 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 77,415 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 76,491 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 72,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2007 68,736 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 68,736 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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C663 TAP is a 1986 BMW 735 in Gold with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C663 TAP, 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 C663 TAP registered?

C663 TAP is a 1986 BMW 735, first registered on 27 June 1986.

Is C663 TAP safe to buy?

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