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R450 VKJ

1997 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,747 mi
Last recorded107,747 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 VKJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 107,747 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine over chassis (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two others to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 107,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine over chassis (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two others to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,406 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power strg. reservoir/pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouls arb link rod (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside fuel tank corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouls arb link rod (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

driver`s seat fore and aft switch knob missing/broken

Pass 27 Sep 2017 101,249 miles

Rear brake pads poor surface contact with discs-- lack of use

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank badly corroded/rusty

reconnect rod and linkage ball joint at park brake lever

Fail 27 Sep 2017 101,249 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped vac pipe at valve (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Rear brake pads poor surface contact with discs-- lack of use

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank badly corroded/rusty

reconnect rod and linkage ball joint at park brake lever

Fail 25 Sep 2017 101,246 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 95,281 miles

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

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

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

Overall brake efficiency 50% ,brake system may require attention.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Fail 17 Feb 2016 95,276 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 7 Nov 2011 93,786 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 90,762 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 85,892 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 82,772 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 77,516 miles

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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R450 VKJ is a 1997 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R450 VKJ, 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 R450 VKJ registered?

R450 VKJ is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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