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R115 DUR

1998 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,299 mi
Last recorded160,299 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 DUR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 160,299 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 156,981 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 155,215 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 24 Aug 2020 155,215 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019

fuel pipe corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 141,653 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

fuel tank slightly corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2018 141,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

fuel tank slightly corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 125,432 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 117,283 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 117,281 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 111,192 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 111,187 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 99,956 miles

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jul 2013 92,571 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,538 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 89,500 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 88,230 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 88,130 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 84,770 miles

0ffside has movement in rear hub

nearside has movement in rear hub

Fail 17 Dec 2010 84,686 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 77,587 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 77,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 70,589 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 62,719 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 54,946 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 7 Nov 2006 54,905 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 50,871 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 50,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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R115 DUR is a 1998 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R115 DUR, 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 R115 DUR registered?

R115 DUR is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R115 DUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 DUR shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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