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B159 XYH

1985 BMW 732

Red Petrol 3210cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,122 mi
Last recorded143,122 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 732136,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB159 XYH
MakeBMW
Model732
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 143,122 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 143,120 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 142,708 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 141,386 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 141,386 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 139,637 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 127,253 miles

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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B159 XYH is a 1985 BMW 732 in Red with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B159 XYH, 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 B159 XYH registered?

B159 XYH is a 1985 BMW 732, first registered on 28 January 1985.

Is B159 XYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B159 XYH 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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