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M80 MJN

1998 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,235 mi
Last recorded98,235 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 MJN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 98,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

gear box light on and difficult to engage drive

n/s drop arm slight play and clonks

Fail 17 Apr 2013 98,235 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

gear box light on and difficult to engage drive

n/s drop arm slight play and clonks

Pass 26 May 2011 95,548 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn Much More On The Inner & Outer Edges Than Within The Tread - Possibly Due To Underinflation

Both Rear Brake Hoses Very Slightly Deteriorated / Perished

Damp Patch On Steering Box

Metal Brake Pipes Very Slightly Corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S Mirror Slightly Tinted & Blurred

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 19 May 2010 92,407 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Brake Lamp Lens Slightly Damaged / Cracked

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

Offside Rear Lamp Unit Has Water Behind The Lens

Oil Leak From Engine Bay

Undertray Fitted

Fail 19 May 2010 92,407 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Brake Lamp Lens Slightly Damaged / Cracked

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

Offside Rear Lamp Unit Has Water Behind The Lens

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil Leak From Engine Bay

Undertray Fitted

Pass 29 May 2009 89,185 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges,brake discs wearing,slight play in steering+joints

Fail 28 May 2009 89,183 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges,brake discs wearing,slight play in steering+joints

Pass 29 May 2008 85,301 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 81,928 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 78,505 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

oil leak

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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M80 MJN is a 1998 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M80 MJN, 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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M80 MJN is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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