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R492 KGF

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,079 mi
Last recorded112,079 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 KGF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 112,079 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 101,092 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 101,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 100,294 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 100,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes and /or outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes and / or outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside steering idler arm bushe slightly worn

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Fail 8 May 2019 100,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes and /or outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes and / or outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside steering idler arm bushe slightly worn

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 99,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm pin bushes (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 30 Jan 2017 98,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm bushes slightly worn and allowing a slight free play. (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 19 Jan 2016 97,917 miles

Engine plastic covers and under tray fitted obscuring testable items from view.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil misting around lower end of engine

steering has a slight free play detected at the steering wheel

offside front idler arm pin bushes slightly worn

Pass 12 Jan 2015 95,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

LHD vehicle / odometer in Kilometers

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside idler arm pin bushes slightly worn.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 95,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2013 93,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 93,435 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,566 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2010 91,419 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

slight play detected in offside steering axia track rod

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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R492 KGF is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue 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 R492 KGF, 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 R492 KGF registered?

R492 KGF is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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