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C919 YEL

1986 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,080 mi
Last recorded71,080 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW 735114,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC919 YEL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 71,080 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 71,080 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 71,089 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 71,085 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 71,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 71,080 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked in tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked in tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Has sidewall/shoulder repair.

Nearside Front Panel under battery tray excessively corroded, not considered load bearing.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,035 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 71,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,836 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,754 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 70,240 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 70,240 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 70,120 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 70,109 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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C919 YEL is a 1986 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C919 YEL, 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 C919 YEL registered?

C919 YEL is a 1986 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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