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C998 GOO

1985 BMW 735

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,030 mi
Last recorded102,030 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 BMW 735127,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC998 GOO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 102,030 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 101,750 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 101,710 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust rubber missing

brake pad warning light on

near side front and offside font sill to floor has surface rust

nearside rear and offside brake pipes have surface rust

Fail 9 May 2018 101,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust rubber missing

brake pad warning light on

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

near side front and offside font sill to floor has surface rust

nearside rear and offside brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 8 Apr 2017 101,704 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 101,704 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 101,686 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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C998 GOO is a 1985 BMW 735 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C998 GOO, 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 C998 GOO registered?

C998 GOO is a 1985 BMW 735, first registered on 30 August 1985.

Is C998 GOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C998 GOO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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