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J700 AJH

1998 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,553 mi
Last recorded138,553 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 AJH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2017 138,553 miles

front and rear brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2014 132,996 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 127,322 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 123,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 116,119 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 105,347 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r backplate fouling brake disc

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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J700 AJH is a 1998 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J700 AJH, 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 J700 AJH registered?

J700 AJH is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is J700 AJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J700 AJH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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