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R206 TKR

1997 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,514 mi
Last recorded82,514 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 TKR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 82,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 82,499 miles

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

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 82,195 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 81,267 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 80,623 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019
Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,695 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,276 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 76,388 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 75,007 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 73,873 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 72,461 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,057 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 71,000 miles

Nearside 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)

offside front fog lamp lens cracked.

power steering box has slight fluid seepage.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,449 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

power steering resevoir seeping.

Pass 18 May 2009 67,868 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 67,864 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2008 64,519 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 62,421 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 62,419 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 58,925 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 58,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

nail in near side rear tyre.

off side front fog lamp lens cracked.

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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R206 TKR is a 1997 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 R206 TKR, 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 R206 TKR registered?

R206 TKR is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R206 TKR safe to buy?

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