1985 BMW 7 Series 3.4L Petrol · B943 HRC
1985 BMW 7 Series (3.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 1985. Recorded mileage 153,995 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B943 HRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 153,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B943 HRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 BMW 7 Series (B943 HRC) between May 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”.
B943 HRC Mileage History
- 23/05/2023153,181 mi
- 25/05/2023153,193 mi+12 mi
- 12/07/2024153,609 mi+416 mi
- 09/07/2025153,932 mi+323 mi
- 17/10/2025153,995 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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