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R607 BAU

1997 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,012 mi
Last recorded147,012 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 BAU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 147,012 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 147,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 143,042 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 139,627 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 134,695 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r parking brake effort low in comparison to the n/s/r parking brake

Pass 2 Apr 2007 118,773 miles

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2006 106,750 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 106,750 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R607 BAU is a 1997 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R607 BAU, 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 R607 BAU registered?

R607 BAU is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R607 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R607 BAU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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