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R52 NDF

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 NDF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 143,603 miles

All front ball joint dust covers deteriorating

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Furl tank straps corroded

Nearside & Offside sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear diff oil leak

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 143,603 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All front ball joint dust covers deteriorating

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Furl tank straps corroded

Nearside & Offside sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear diff oil leak

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 139,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 139,534 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 134,917 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 132,207 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 132,207 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 131,555 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear lamps cracked

fuel tank corroded in places and wetness around neck onto tank

oildry oil around rear axle

plastic covering arches and sills and underside

Fail 23 Sep 2010 131,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear lamps cracked

fuel tank corroded in places and wetness around neck onto tank

oildry oil around rear axle

plastic covering arches and sills and underside

Pass 22 Oct 2009 126,121 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 124,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 120,389 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 115,730 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 115,726 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 111,949 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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R52 NDF is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R52 NDF, 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 R52 NDF registered?

R52 NDF is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R52 NDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 NDF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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