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C986 HDV

1986 BMW 732

Blue Petrol 3210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,895 mi
Last recorded165,895 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2005
Typical for 1986 BMW 732139,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC986 HDV
MakeBMW
Model732
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2005 165,895 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 165,895 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion on inner sills/floor pans.

front fog light lens broken. †corrosion on inner sills/floor pans+front inner wheel arches/floor pans.

front number plate cracked. †front+rear shock absorbers getting soft.

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

n/s/r outer drive boot perished.

oil leaking badly.

rear coil springs corroding.

rear hand brake cables in poor condition+corroding badly. †slight fluid leak around power steering pump. †

rear suspension arms corroding.

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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C986 HDV is a 1986 BMW 732 in Blue with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 BMW 732 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.5% with a typical mileage of 139,226 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 C986 HDV, 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 40 years old, this BMW 732 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C986 HDV registered?

C986 HDV is a 1986 BMW 732, first registered on 22 April 1986.

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