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C735 OCH

1986 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,694 mi
Last recorded133,694 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 735114,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC735 OCH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 133,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 133,693 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 133,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 133,516 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 133,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 133,356 miles

all four tyres showing age cracks

Pass 16 Mar 2018 132,194 miles

Age Related Cracks In All 4 Tyres.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 131,730 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all four tyres showing age cracks

Pass 6 May 2015 131,344 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all tyres have age cracks

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 5 May 2015 131,343 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all tyres have age cracks

front and rear discs rusty

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2012 130,889 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front tyres have bad age cracks

rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 12 Mar 2011 130,182 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

bearbox oil feed pipes corroding

Pass 8 May 2009 129,644 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 5 May 2009 129,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 27 May 2008 129,399 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 129,399 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 129,276 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 129,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general corrosion to vehicle

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside front fog inop

offside front wing corroded

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 OCH is a 1986 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C735 OCH, 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 C735 OCH registered?

C735 OCH is a 1986 BMW 735, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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