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R508 AKE

1997 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,009 mi
Last recorded88,009 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 AKE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 88,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 88,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 86,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded and weakened front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front windscreen washer not working correctly / Leaking

Fuel pipes corroded

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Under bonnet (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low / Deteriorated / Size 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door mirror housing secured with tape

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

Side sill covers fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection of the sills

Pass 3 Jul 2019

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/r16 104H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake effort requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

n/s sill area corroded front to rear

n/s/r and o/s/r lower wheel arch areas corroded

o/s/r light lens damaged

plastic sill covers fitted to the n/s and o/s not allowing full inspection of the sill areas front to rear

speedo cluster digital display faulty (unreadable)

Fail 3 Jul 2019

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/r16 104H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s sill area corroded front to rear

n/s/r and o/s/r lower wheel arch areas corroded

o/s/r light lens damaged

plastic sill covers fitted to the n/s and o/s not allowing full inspection of the sill areas front to rear

speedo cluster digital display faulty (unreadable)

Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,736 miles

n/s/f brake hose deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r brake hoses deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r lower wheel arch/sill areas corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres deteriorated

o/s/f door handle worn

o/s/r light lens damaged

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

plastic sill covers fitted to the n/s and o/s not allowing full inspection of the sill areas

Pass 7 Jul 2017

Offside Rear light lense broken

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated os/ns (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on anti roll bar link (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on anti roll bar link (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear light lense broken

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated os/ns (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear--most arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear-most arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear--most arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,053 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014

speedo could not be read 135432 or 175432

Pass 26 Jun 2013 73,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,700 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 72,685 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 71,265 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 29 Jun 2010 68,819 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 68,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,688 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 64,649 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 60,398 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 60,398 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 54,705 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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R508 AKE is a 1997 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R508 AKE, 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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R508 AKE is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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