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C31 YFA

1985 BMW 732

Silver Petrol 3210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,090 mi
Last recorded103,090 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1985 BMW 732136,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC31 YFA
MakeBMW
Model732
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 103,090 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 103,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear driveshaft boot not attached to housing

rear axel bushes staring to perrish

Pass 22 May 2009 101,621 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 101,621 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 May 2008 100,060 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 100,060 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

shock absorber bump stops deteriorating

slight leak of pas fluid near to steering box

Pass 23 May 2007 98,488 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 97,141 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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C31 YFA is a 1985 BMW 732 in Silver with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C31 YFA, 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

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What year was C31 YFA registered?

C31 YFA is a 1985 BMW 732, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C31 YFA safe to buy?

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