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C735 FNY

1985 BMW 735

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,132 mi
Last recorded159,132 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 735127,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC735 FNY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 May 2008 159,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2007 148,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 139,340 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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C735 FNY is a 1985 BMW 735 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C735 FNY, 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 C735 FNY registered?

C735 FNY is a 1985 BMW 735, first registered on 23 August 1985.

Is C735 FNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C735 FNY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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