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R384 FAN

1997 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,547 mi
Last recorded82,547 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 FAN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2022 82,547 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 81,842 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 80,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D' Bush clamp (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear bottom arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil from various pipes near sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 80,962 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D' Bush clamp (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear bottom arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,115 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2018 79,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2017 78,926 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,417 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 77,417 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting to take a hold at the front jacking points

Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,950 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,087 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,893 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 73,231 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 73,231 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 72,076 miles

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2008 69,996 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 68,299 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 64,738 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 64,736 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 60,615 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 60,612 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R384 FAN is a 1997 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R384 FAN, 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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R384 FAN is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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