MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S Front idle arm very small play
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear diff oil leaking
How Reliable is the BMW 735?
Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.
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R52 KBF is a 1997 BMW 735 in Maroon with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R52 KBF, 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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R52 KBF is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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