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5614 DN

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

164,810 mi
Last recorded164,810 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5614 DN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 164,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2023 161,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2023

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 159,763 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 158,762 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 156,315 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 152,251 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 148,613 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 143,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s front steering idler

Pass 24 Aug 2017 128,576 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 123,087 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 132,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 113,107 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014
Pass 22 Aug 2013

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2012 112,122 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2009 111,333 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 108,716 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 108,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 107,379 miles

GEARBOX LEAKING (POSS SUMP GASKET)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 105,915 miles

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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5614 DN is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1997 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 117,541 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 5614 DN, 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 29 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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5614 DN is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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