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C238 BWR

1985 BMW 732

Green Petrol 3210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,955 mi
Last recorded92,955 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 732136,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC238 BWR
MakeBMW
Model732
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2006 92,955 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2006 92,955 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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C238 BWR is a 1985 BMW 732 in Green with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 C238 BWR, 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 C238 BWR registered?

C238 BWR is a 1985 BMW 732, first registered on 7 October 1985.

Is C238 BWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C238 BWR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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