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R115 WGU

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 WGU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Oil leak weep from engine ()

Oil leak weep from rear diff ()

centre fuel pipes corroded slightly

discs all round slightly corroded

pad ware light on

Pass 12 Jul 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded sections from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted with corosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jul 2016

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded sections from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted with corosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 144,937 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

parking brake just passed

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s lower ball joints

undershields fitted

vehicle been standing

Pass 22 Jan 2014 143,881 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 143,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 138,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 136,290 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 136,290 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011
Pass 8 Jul 2009 126,938 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 123,570 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 123,564 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn low on inner +outershoulders

Fail 4 May 2007 116,630 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight dampness around power steering box (maybe something leaking above ?)

Pass 4 May 2007 116,630 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight dampness around power steering box (maybe something leaking above ?)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 102,559 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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R115 WGU is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R115 WGU, 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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R115 WGU is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R115 WGU safe to buy?

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