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R209 RBD

1998 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,909 mi
Last recorded112,909 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 RBD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 112,909 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 107,678 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 101,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside inner contact surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear in places ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/transmission leaks not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,891 miles

Engine/transmission oil leaks (not excessive)

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside braking surfaces reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 97,071 miles

Engine/transmission oil leaks not excessive

Minor leak of exhaust gases from intermediate to rear exhaust section retaining clamps

Fail 31 Mar 2021 97,071 miles

Engine/transmission oil leaks not excessive

Minor leak of exhaust gases from intermediate to rear exhaust section retaining clamps

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 96,596 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,438 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 90,992 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 88,901 miles

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

Oil leak under tray area ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,558 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 84,558 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2015 79,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,113 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,074 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,527 miles

rear susp/bushes noise [dry]

Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,860 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,360 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,375 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 51,352 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,253 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 43,982 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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R209 RBD is a 1998 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R209 RBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R209 RBD registered?

R209 RBD is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R209 RBD safe to buy?

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