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R107 RLJ

1997 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,036 mi
Last recorded117,036 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 RLJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 117,036 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside sill (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 115,406 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 113,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 108,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 102,985 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 97,107 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 91,596 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 87,122 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 80,215 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 73,664 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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R107 RLJ is a 1997 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R107 RLJ, 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 R107 RLJ registered?

R107 RLJ is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R107 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R107 RLJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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