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R221 BJV

1998 BMW 735

Maroon Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,437 mi
Last recorded118,437 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 BJV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2021 118,437 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 148,127 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 138,946 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 134,960 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 134,429 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 117,845 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 113,820 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 110,006 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 110,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 104,808 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 104,808 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 99,390 miles

both front tyres on limit 1.6m

Pass 20 May 2010 97,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 96,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 95,370 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 88,194 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 82,588 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 82,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear tyre split in tread area

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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R221 BJV is a 1998 BMW 735 in Maroon with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R221 BJV, 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 R221 BJV registered?

R221 BJV is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R221 BJV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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