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C67 UBY

1986 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

200,181 mi
Last recorded200,181 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1986 BMW 735114,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC67 UBY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 200,181 miles

n/s and o/s front jacking points corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 200,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and o/s front jacking points corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 200,103 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 200,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 199,584 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 199,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 198,370 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 198,370 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 195,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

rear steel fuel pipe slightly corroded

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2008 195,405 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 185,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear fuel steel pipe excessive corrosion and damp

Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,361 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 192,688 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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C67 UBY is a 1986 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C67 UBY, 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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What year was C67 UBY registered?

C67 UBY is a 1986 BMW 735, first registered on 7 January 1986.

Is C67 UBY safe to buy?

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