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R5 SYR

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,492 mi
Last recorded99,492 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 SYR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 99,492 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 92,464 miles

body has slight listing to offside

noise from both rear hubs when brake applied

Fail 3 Sep 2008 92,463 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

body has slight listing to offside

noise from both rear hubs when brake applied

Pass 12 May 2007 87,552 miles

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

o/s n/s front brk flexi hoses ferrules corrosion front no plate security

Pass 19 May 2006 79,817 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 79,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted n/s rear belt not checked

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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R5 SYR is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R5 SYR, 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 R5 SYR registered?

R5 SYR is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R5 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 SYR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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