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R186 NKC

1998 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,965 mi
Last recorded92,965 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 NKC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 92,965 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 92,357 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 91,866 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 90,166 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering fluid , transmission oil or engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated transverse arm outer ball joint dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cranked arm inner void bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated transverse arm outer ball joint dust cover damaged. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cranked arm inner bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 19 Jul 2021 87,934 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball jont (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Fail 6 Jul 2021 87,934 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball jont (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 13 Jul 2020 86,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 15 Jul 2019 81,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Fail 9 Jul 2019 81,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Fail 28 Jan 2019 81,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear light lens broken and cracked.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 80,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 21 Oct 2016 80,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 29 Mar 2014 80,705 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 80,385 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 80,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly corroded due to lack of usage

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly corroded due to lack of usage

Pass 25 Mar 2011 78,646 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

nearside cat convertor rattling

wheel alignment advised after repairs

Fail 18 Mar 2011 78,646 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

nearside cat convertor rattling

Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,219 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 73,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 70,338 miles

parking brake just passed at 16% efficiency

Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,593 miles

nearside steering idle arm pin has a slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2006 63,658 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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R186 NKC is a 1998 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R186 NKC, 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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R186 NKC is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R186 NKC safe to buy?

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