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R336 VCF

1997 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,075 mi
Last recorded48,075 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 VCF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 48,075 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 43,784 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 43,751 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 43,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 42,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,800 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 40,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 40,723 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm...

Fail 8 Aug 2008 39,633 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,633 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 37,140 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,580 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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R336 VCF is a 1997 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R336 VCF, 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 R336 VCF registered?

R336 VCF is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R336 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R336 VCF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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