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B943 HRC

1985 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

153,995 mi
Last recorded153,995 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 7 Series143,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB943 HRC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 153,995 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch slight corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 153,932 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting point inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 153,609 miles

Both rear arches corroded

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 153,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 153,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank has evidence of previous leak

Pass 2 Mar 2022 152,634 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 151,726 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 151,726 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 151,208 miles

Exhaust mounting defective MIDDLE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 150,342 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 149,423 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 148,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 148,328 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance no power assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 146,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 146,759 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front inner wings, nearside front floor & both front jacking points corroded through

Pass 31 Mar 2014 146,291 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 144,725 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 144,668 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 143,065 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 143,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 141,416 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED MAKING INSPECTION DIFFICULT

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEAR SIDE BRAKE FLEXY HOSE VERY SLIGHTLY TWISTED BUT NOT AFFECTING PERFORMANCE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON OFF SIDE REAR

SLIGHT DELAMINATION AND MARKS ON FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES

SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING COLUMN

VERY SMALL HOLE AND CORROSION IN NEAR SIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH AT REAR

Fail 4 Apr 2011 141,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

BRAKE PIPES GREASED MAKING INSPECTION DIFFICULT

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEAR SIDE BRAKE FLEXY HOSE VERY SLIGHTLY TWISTED BUT NOT AFFECTING PERFORMANCE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON OFF SIDE REAR

SLIGHT DELAMINATION AND MARKS ON FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES

SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING COLUMN

VERY SMALL HOLE AND CORROSION IN NEAR SIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH AT REAR

Pass 29 Mar 2010 139,713 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 139,713 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 137,462 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 137,462 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 135,525 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 135,393 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 133,760 miles

both rear subframe bushes worn.

fuel pipe corroded.

Fail 12 Mar 2007 133,707 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 131,437 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 131,437 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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B943 HRC is a 1985 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 1985 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 143,065 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B943 HRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 41 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B943 HRC registered?

B943 HRC is a 1985 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 7 February 1985.

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