MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,323 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eye level stop light not working
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 735?
Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.
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R472 VLY is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R472 VLY, 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 R472 VLY registered?
R472 VLY is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R472 VLY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R472 VLY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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