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R35 BEW

1997 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,126 mi
Last recorded171,126 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 BEW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 171,126 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 167,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 May 2008 165,397 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 161,308 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 161,308 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

nsr and osr tyres near legal limit

Pass 24 Mar 2006 154,887 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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R35 BEW is a 1997 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R35 BEW, 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 R35 BEW registered?

R35 BEW is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R35 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 BEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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