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C666 VFH

1986 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

77,992 mi
Last recorded77,992 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1986 BMW 735114,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC666 VFH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,992 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 77,992 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 77,618 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 77,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and top spring mounts inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 77,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 77,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 76,970 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 76,966 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,622 miles

Surface corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Various surface corrosion under vehicle

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

surface corrosion to rear metal fuel pipe

Fail 11 Apr 2016 76,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Surface corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Various surface corrosion under vehicle

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

surface corrosion to rear metal fuel pipe

Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Some corrosion both rear wheel arches

Fail 16 Mar 2015 76,256 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Some corrosion both rear wheel arches

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,793 miles

Both front bumper support brackets corroded

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 75,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front bumper support brackets corroded

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,498 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 74,116 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,116 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front no plate starting to detiorate but still legable.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front foglight not working

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 73,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front no plate starting to detiorate but still legable.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front foglight not working

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 72,955 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 72,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

small crack in front number plate,

Pass 2 Apr 2008 72,201 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 72,201 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 70,790 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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C666 VFH is a 1986 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 C666 VFH, 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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C666 VFH is a 1986 BMW 735, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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