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R439 FAN

1997 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

160,700 mi
Last recorded160,700 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 FAN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 160,700 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 160,510 miles

Corrosion some brake pipes

Deterioration some gaiters

N/s/f wheel damaged

Rear pads low

Surf corrosion some parts of underbody and components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 158,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front steering idler arm bush slightly worn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 158,516 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front steering idler arm bush slightly worn

Fail 2 Aug 2011 158,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 153,860 miles

corosion to o/s/f metal brake pipes

corosion to rear discs

damage to windscreen swept area under 40mm

n/s/r light lens cracked

oil leak to n/s/f starting to contaminate suspension components

rear metal brake pipea by flexi hoses coroding

slight play in o/s/r tiebar ball joint

Fail 13 Feb 2010 153,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

corosion to o/s/f metal brake pipes

corosion to rear discs

damage to windscreen swept area under 40mm

n/s/r light lens cracked

oil leak to n/s/f starting to contaminate suspension components

rear metal brake pipea by flexi hoses coroding

slight blow from exhaust front pipes to centre pipe joints

slight play in o/s/r tiebar ball joint

Fail 3 Feb 2009 147,927 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to windscreen swept area under 40mm

o/s/f disc back plate missing corosion to front discs

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 3 Feb 2009 147,927 miles

damage to windscreen swept area under 40mm

o/s/f disc back plate missing corosion to front discs

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 4 Jan 2008 142,072 miles

crack in nearside rear light lens

inner edge of nearside front tyre worn

inner sidewall of offside front tyre starting to perish

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre tread getting low (2mm)

slight play in nearside steering linkage

stone chip in front screen

Fail 4 Jan 2008 142,072 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

crack in nearside rear light lens

inner edge of nearside front tyre worn

inner sidewall of offside front tyre starting to perish

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre tread getting low (2mm)

slight play in nearside steering linkage

stone chip in front screen

Pass 6 Sep 2006 133,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 133,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R439 FAN is a 1997 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R439 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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R439 FAN is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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