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R24 KRC

1997 BMW 735

Purple Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,895 mi
Last recorded155,895 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 KRC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 155,895 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 150,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 141,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 137,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 137,585 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened at spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 130,690 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 31 Aug 2016 130,686 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2015 124,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 123,698 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure hand break cable (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 121,563 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 117,830 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 113,812 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 110,045 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 106,677 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 157,201 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 153,761 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 135,181 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 135,181 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

no kick up on os headlight aim

Pass 27 Jan 2006 126,613 miles

PETROL FUEL FILLER HOSE TO TANK, POSSIBLY SLIGHT LEAKS.

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R24 KRC is a 1997 BMW 735 in Purple with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R24 KRC, 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 R24 KRC registered?

R24 KRC is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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