MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,446 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight play in idler arm
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear brake discs rusty
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
O/s headlight lens damaged
How Reliable is the BMW 735?
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R34 BJV is a 1997 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R34 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 29 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R34 BJV is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 15 December 1997.
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