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MIG 9480

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,927 mi
Last recorded144,927 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 9480
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 144,927 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 142,974 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyres unevenly worn low tread

damage to nearside front

fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion to both rear sills

Pass 14 Jul 2015 140,418 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 140,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 123,139 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 117,128 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 117,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 112,764 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windows tinted

Fail 13 Feb 2012 112,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windows tinted

Pass 8 Feb 2011 107,853 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Feb 2010

slight wear on front tyres outside edge

Fail 9 Feb 2010

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight wear on front tyres outside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2009 99,930 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 99,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 179,775 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Oct 2007 179,775 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Oct 2006 169,475 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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MIG 9480 is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MIG 9480, 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 MIG 9480 registered?

MIG 9480 is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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