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C701 CRU

1986 BMW 745

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,784 mi
Last recorded60,784 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC701 CRU
MakeBMW
Model745
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 60,784 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 60,288 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 60,250 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 60,034 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 60,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 60,018 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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C701 CRU is a 1986 BMW 745 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C701 CRU, 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 40 years old, this BMW 745 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C701 CRU registered?

C701 CRU is a 1986 BMW 745, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C701 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C701 CRU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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