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R140 CGF

1997 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,706 mi
Last recorded136,706 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 CGF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 136,706 miles

both front lower ball joints worn

Pass 20 Oct 2011 132,169 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 129,231 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 129,231 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 123,617 miles

offside front anti roll bar link top gaiter split

Fail 8 Mar 2010 123,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front anti roll bar link top gaiter split

Pass 9 Feb 2009 117,389 miles

offside front anti roll bar link ( top gaiter split )

Fail 9 Feb 2009 117,389 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front anti roll bar link ( top gaiter split )

Pass 22 Feb 2008 111,942 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 111,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 106,189 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

parking brake only just reaching test requirements.

Fail 7 Feb 2006 100,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 100,091 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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R140 CGF 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 61.5%.

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 R140 CGF, 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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What year was R140 CGF registered?

R140 CGF is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R140 CGF safe to buy?

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