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R124 VJB

1998 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 VJB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011
Fail 26 Jul 2011

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 170,268 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 170,268 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 156,917 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 156,916 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 148,616 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 135,116 miles

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

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 123,153 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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R124 VJB is a 1998 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R124 VJB, 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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How do I check the history of R124 VJB?

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What year was R124 VJB registered?

R124 VJB is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R124 VJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R124 VJB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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