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R533 BFC

1997 BMW 735

Green Lpg 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,496 mi
Last recorded137,496 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 BFC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 137,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlamp glass damaged.

oil leaks.

undertrays fitted.

water damage to rear number plate.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 131,692 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 116,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2008 116,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 101,467 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 101,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 85,942 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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R533 BFC is a 1997 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R533 BFC, 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 R533 BFC registered?

R533 BFC is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R533 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R533 BFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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