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R380 LGF

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,020 mi
Last recorded133,020 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 LGF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 133,020 miles

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

nearside rear spring cover rubbing on tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2008 133,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear spring cover rubbing on tyre

Pass 29 May 2007 118,062 miles

creaking noise when on right hand lock from o/s front

Fail 29 May 2007 118,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

creaking noise when on right hand lock from o/s front

Pass 24 May 2006 116,943 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 116,943 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R380 LGF is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R380 LGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R380 LGF registered?

R380 LGF is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R380 LGF safe to buy?

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