CarVerify

Free Car Check

B817 GEG

1985 BMW 732

Bronze Petrol 3210cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,571 mi
Last recorded115,571 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 732136,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB817 GEG
MakeBMW
Model732
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc
View full BMW 732 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 115,571 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 115,571 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 May 2006 115,530 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 115,525 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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
Full BMW 732 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B817 GEG is a 1985 BMW 732 in Bronze with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B817 GEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B817 GEG?

You can check the full history of B817 GEG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B817 GEG registered?

B817 GEG is a 1985 BMW 732, first registered on 8 January 1985.

Is B817 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B817 GEG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B817 GEG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B817 GEG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.