MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,643 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
ride height ex lowered chassis scored
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
vehicle suspension lowered considerably
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched fouling droplink (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged fouling wheel arch (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched fouling droplink (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged fouling wheel arch (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
vehicle suspension lowered considerably
Slight corrosion to rear brake discs.
Slight play at o/s/r wheel bearing.
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the BMW 735?
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R438 SJW is a 1997 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R438 SJW, 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 R438 SJW registered?
R438 SJW is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R438 SJW safe to buy?
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