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K8 EGW

1998 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,515 mi
Last recorded103,515 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 EGW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 103,515 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 103,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 97,539 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 97,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 77,391 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 74,284 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 71,650 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 67,524 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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K8 EGW is a 1998 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K8 EGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K8 EGW registered?

K8 EGW is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K8 EGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 EGW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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