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R432 RUY

1997 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,022 mi
Last recorded137,022 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 RUY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 137,022 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 137,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R432 RUY is a 1997 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R432 RUY, 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

How do I check the history of R432 RUY?

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What year was R432 RUY registered?

R432 RUY is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R432 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R432 RUY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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