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J666 WRV

1998 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,501 mi
Last recorded118,501 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 WRV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 118,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2009 116,162 miles

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

Oil leak

steering box damp

Fail 22 Jul 2009 116,159 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

steering box damp

Pass 7 Aug 2008 103,426 miles

Oil leak

steering damp

Fail 5 Aug 2008 103,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

steering damp

Pass 4 Aug 2007 92,024 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 74,706 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil filter housing leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2005 74,706 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil filter housing leaking

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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J666 WRV is a 1998 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J666 WRV, 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 J666 WRV registered?

J666 WRV is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J666 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J666 WRV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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