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L355 GBL

1998 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,335 mi
Last recorded74,335 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL355 GBL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 74,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 74,335 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,367 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,501 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 65,735 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 65,728 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,223 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 58,818 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 55,771 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,204 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 54,204 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 48,462 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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L355 GBL is a 1998 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L355 GBL, 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 L355 GBL registered?

L355 GBL is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L355 GBL safe to buy?

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