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F21 RTE

1998 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,132 mi
Last recorded190,132 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 RTE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 190,132 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 190,132 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 188,800 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2021 188,537 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 188,429 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 187,757 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 187,326 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 186,892 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 186,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 185,171 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 183,880 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 182,433 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 182,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 180,349 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 178,267 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 178,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 176,913 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 175,095 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 172,534 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 168,902 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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F21 RTE is a 1998 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F21 RTE, 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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What year was F21 RTE registered?

F21 RTE is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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