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1833 TZ

1998 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,436 mi
Last recorded151,436 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1833 TZ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 151,436 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019
Pass 25 Apr 2018 124,424 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017
Pass 13 Apr 2016 141,022 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 138,966 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre has screw in tread.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washers have weak delivery.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 136,251 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 130,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bolt missing from offside exhaust downpipe clamp

Fail 2 Apr 2013 130,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bolt missing from offside exhaust downpipe clamp

Pass 10 Apr 2012 126,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2012 126,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 122,616 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 122,593 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

steering idler has alot of movement

Pass 7 Apr 2010 117,094 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 112,986 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 112,984 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 110,767 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 110,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2007 105,969 miles

front discs and pads wearing low slight play to rear top arm ball joints

Pass 15 Feb 2006 99,254 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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1833 TZ is a 1998 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 114,202 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1833 TZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1833 TZ is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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