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R114 OME

1997 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

178,163 mi
Last recorded178,163 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 OME
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 May 2024 178,163 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipes corroded producing the risk of damage to vehicle (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear twin pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded across and above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front To Rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray/Sill Covers Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection On Testable Items

Fail 8 Jan 2024 178,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axel (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake warning light

Pass 12 Jul 2011 176,253 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 176,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 May 2011 176,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f brake caliper creaking in opperation

Fail 21 May 2011 175,982 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

bonnet not secured down

n/s/f brake caliper creaking in opperation

Pass 8 Jun 2010 171,637 miles

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

o/s hand brake noisey when opperated

Fail 1 Jun 2010 171,585 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s hand brake noisey when opperated

Pass 2 Jun 2009 168,217 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 168,214 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 158,046 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 141,847 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 123,735 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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R114 OME is a 1997 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 R114 OME, 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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R114 OME is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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