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E21 MBC

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,402 mi
Last recorded77,402 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 MBC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 77,402 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 76,003 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 73,153 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 71,515 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 71,483 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 71,480 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle would not run/idle to carry out brake test correctly (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested because of exhaust and smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019
Pass 2 Nov 2018 67,638 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,596 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 67,596 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering lock missing (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,131 miles

covers under vechile

Fail 13 Oct 2015 57,967 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers under vechile

Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 47,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,079 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,578 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,992 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,642 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,742 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 27,082 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 27,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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E21 MBC is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E21 MBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E21 MBC registered?

E21 MBC is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 18 October 1997.

Is E21 MBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 MBC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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