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R454 WLE

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,521 mi
Last recorded152,521 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 WLE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 152,521 miles

Advise engine oil leek

n/s/ outter sill repaired

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner / outter edge

Fail 25 Oct 2019 152,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise engine oil leek

Pass 23 Nov 2018 141,946 miles

BONNET IS NOT OPENNING

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed HANDLE' (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 141,946 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BONNET IS NOT OPENNING

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed HANDLE' (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 128,345 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

under guards fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 126,956 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 126,955 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 123,530 miles

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

both rear top arm ball joints have slight play in them

Pass 2 Jan 2015 119,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 113,828 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

gearbox damp

slight play in both the rear wheels

Pass 16 Jan 2013 110,005 miles

slight play in both the rear wheels

Pass 12 Jan 2012 103,978 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 98,478 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 98,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 92,967 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 92,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 88,265 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside ront wheel is situated close to the inner wheel lining when the wheel is on a full lock. However NOT fouling at present time

slight movement in both the rear wheels, and in the suspension rose joints

slight travel in the parking brake, may require adjustment soon

Fail 10 Jan 2008 82,225 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight movement in both rear suspension arms

Pass 10 Jan 2008 82,225 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight movement in both rear suspension arms

Fail 9 Jan 2007 76,961 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside front indicator len broken

offside and nearside rear L shape ball joinnt slightly play †

Pass 9 Jan 2007 76,961 miles

nearside front indicator len broken

offside and nearside rear L shape ball joinnt slightly play †

Pass 18 Jan 2006 73,634 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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R454 WLE is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1998 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 114,202 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 R454 WLE, 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 28 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R454 WLE registered?

R454 WLE is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R454 WLE safe to buy?

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