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B118 XYW

1985 BMW 732

Beige Petrol 3210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,997 mi
Last recorded109,997 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW 732136,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB118 XYW
MakeBMW
Model732
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 109,997 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general under body rust advise

Fail 8 Jul 2011 109,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general under body rust advise

Pass 28 Sep 2009 106,854 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 103,461 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 103,448 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 101,388 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 101,388 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 mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 98,153 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes greased advise

Fail 16 Aug 2006 98,147 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

brake pipes greased advise

How Reliable is the BMW 732?

Based on 526 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,201
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 21
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B118 XYW is a 1985 BMW 732 in Beige with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1985 BMW 732 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 136,852 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 732 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B118 XYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 732 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this BMW 732 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B118 XYW registered?

B118 XYW is a 1985 BMW 732, first registered on 25 February 1985.

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