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R241 KUM

1997 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,140 mi
Last recorded101,140 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 KUM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2008 101,140 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre very close to limit

Pass 25 Jul 2008 101,140 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre very close to limit

Pass 5 Jul 2007 98,017 miles

o/s outer sill very rusty

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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R241 KUM is a 1997 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R241 KUM, 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 R241 KUM registered?

R241 KUM is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R241 KUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R241 KUM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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