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R524 UYX

1997 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,413 mi
Last recorded145,413 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 UYX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 145,413 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 129,780 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 129,780 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 125,734 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 119,789 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 119,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 114,959 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 110,564 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 105,276 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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R524 UYX is a 1997 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R524 UYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R524 UYX?

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What year was R524 UYX registered?

R524 UYX is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R524 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 UYX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R524 UYX have outstanding finance?

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