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R492 VWR

1997 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,006 mi
Last recorded53,006 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 VWR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 53,006 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering reservoir pipes weeping (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 52,845 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 52,842 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 52,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 52,376 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 51,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 50,511 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 49,092 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 49,083 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 46,887 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,342 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 46,342 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,743 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT IN TREAD NOT TO CORDS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 45,743 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

O/S/R TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT IN TREAD NOT TO CORDS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 45,658 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 45,658 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 45,031 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 45,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 44,109 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 44,109 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,210 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,304 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 40,304 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 VWR is a 1997 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R492 VWR, 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 VWR registered?

R492 VWR is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R492 VWR safe to buy?

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