MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
How Reliable is the BMW 735?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R12 CAP is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R12 CAP, 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 R12 CAP registered?
R12 CAP is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R12 CAP safe to buy?
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