MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 735?
Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R161 VJB is a 1998 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R161 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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What year was R161 VJB registered?
R161 VJB is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 12 March 1998.
Is R161 VJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R161 VJB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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