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R402 JTD

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,774 mi
Last recorded168,774 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 JTD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 168,774 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 168,774 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 159,824 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 142,855 miles

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

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

front screen stone chipped

nearside washer jet poor

Pass 2 Jan 2008 132,083 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 121,097 miles

nearside washer jet not eorking

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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R402 JTD 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 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 R402 JTD, 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 R402 JTD registered?

R402 JTD is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R402 JTD safe to buy?

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