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B185 YUB

1985 BMW 745

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,210 mi
Last recorded63,210 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB185 YUB
MakeBMW
Model745
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 63,210 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 63,210 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 63,210 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 63,207 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 63,207 miles

Offside Inner Steering locking device missing joint (2.1.3 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 60,446 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 59,870 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 58,504 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 57,615 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 56,385 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,882 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 53,825 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 745?

Based on 22,701 MOT tests across 1,670 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
5,928
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 841
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 607
position lamp(s) not working 411
Brake pipe excessively corroded 341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 311
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B185 YUB is a 1985 BMW 745 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

The most common reason a BMW 745 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B185 YUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 745 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 41 years old, this BMW 745 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B185 YUB registered?

B185 YUB is a 1985 BMW 745, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B185 YUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B185 YUB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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