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L7 YHT

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,991 mi
Last recorded177,991 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 YHT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 177,991 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2025 176,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2024 172,609 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2023 166,839 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 14 Jan 2022 162,113 miles

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Covers Fitted On Sills and arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 159,788 miles
Pass 21 May 2019

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle mis-firing

Fail 18 May 2019

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle mis-firing

Pass 25 Nov 2016 148,565 miles

rear tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2015 144,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

note plastic trim fitted tosills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Fail 24 Nov 2015 144,395 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

note plastic trim fitted tosills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 21 Nov 2014 142,817 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 139,949 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 139,949 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 134,984 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 9 Nov 2011 131,172 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 9 Nov 2011 131,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 10 Nov 2010 126,472 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 121,124 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 116,601 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 116,580 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 111,492 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 111,461 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 104,503 miles

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

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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L7 YHT is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 117,541 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 L7 YHT, 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 29 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L7 YHT registered?

L7 YHT is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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